Police Officer - Protective Services - Youngstown Market

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) / 403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Police Officer to provide internal and external safety for its facilities, responding to emergencies and patrolling grounds. You will enforce policies, document activities, and support investigations when needed.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, BLS, and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within 6 months of hire, with opportunities for professional development and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training required within 6 months of hire.
• Firearms qualifications; must pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors and staff with escorts and patrols.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property.
• Enforce policies such as parking, visitation, drug, and tobacco policies.
• Monitor activity via CCTV and respond to escalating situations.
• Document duties with daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Provide law enforcement/police services including investigations and arrests when warranted.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Incident documentation

Surveillance systems

Access control software

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Radio equipment

Body-worn cameras

Surveillance systems

Job description

Reports to:

Supervisor, Manager, Director of Protective Services

# of Direct Reports:

0

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Police officers are assigned to an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Essential Job Functions

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
• Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.
• Provides law enforcement/police services to our facilities to include responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting investigations into criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate's degree (preferred)

Work Experience

1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)
• Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

X Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

X May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

X May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

X May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

X May have periods of constant interruptions.

X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

X Prolonged periods of working alone.

____ Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills

• Basic Skills using Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Maintain strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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