Police Officer, Public Safety & Security, Full time, Second Shift

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UC Health in West Chester, OH is seeking Police Officers to perform general duty police work protecting life and property across UC Health properties. Duties range from periods of inactivity to high‑intensity, potentially dangerous situations on assigned shifts.

Join our Public Safety and Security team to work with clinical staff and patients, ensuring a safe environment while upholding Federal, State and Local laws and UC Health policies.

Formación

• Minimum High School Education or GED.
• Some college, preferably in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Hospital Security / Police preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct patrol of property and/or facilities by foot, bike or patrol vehicle to prevent, discover, and deter crime, enforce criminal law, direct traffic on UC Health property, and enforce parking regulations.
• Writes detailed reports on police-related activities; documents violations; interviews persons with complaints; secures crime scenes; administers first aid; conducts investigations; gathers evidence; makes arrests; provides information to inquiries.
• Conduct inspections and document potential security, health and safety hazards; submit work requests as needed.
• Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations; enforce all Federal, State and Local laws; make arrests when warranted; testify in court as needed.
• Performs safety checks, monthly checks of fire extinguishers and panic alarm systems.
• Keeps informed of current trends and developments in police methods by reading journals and attending trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned area and utilize computer terminals to retrieve data; strive to improve operations and teamwork.
• Maintain awareness of persons and places suspected of illegal activity within an assigned area.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Some college in Criminal Justice or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

To perform general duty police work in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws, policies and procedures of UC Health, for all properties owned and operated by UC Health on an assigned shift. An Officer's duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion and may involve an element of danger.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

Location

West Chester, OH, United States

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum High School Education or GED. Some college, preferably in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Hospital Security / Police preferred.
• Must have graduated from an approved Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy as a police officer and eligible for State of Ohio commission as a police officer.
• Must possess the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification or Ohio State Patrol certification (OSP) as a Police Officer with the minimum hours of training required by OPOTA, and not have a break in service as a commissioned police officer for more than one (1) year.
• Previous Police Officer experience preferred.
• Join our team as a Police Officer in our Public Safety and Security department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol of property and/or facilities by foot, bike or patrol vehicle to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic on UC Health property, and to enforce parking regulations in an effort to ensure a safe and secure environment. Responds to calls and complaints involving alarm activation’s, automobile accidents, domestic and/or other disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies. In performance of their duties, officers are to cooperate with co-workers and other associates. Officers will be respectful and conduct themselves in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Treat all patients, visitors, associates, and public in a fair professional manner.
• Writes detailed reports on police-related activities; document violations of UC Health and/or Department policies; Interviews persons with complaints and makes proper disposition or directs them to the proper authorities; Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, arbitrates disputes, conducts preliminary and follow‑up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, Gives advice and general information to inquiries from associates, visitors, patients, and the public. Reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.
• Conduct inspections and document potential security, health and safety hazards. Upon discovery, officers shall conduct initial investigation if needed and submit a work request.
• Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations. Enforce all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code. Make arrests when warranted. Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations.
• Performs safety checks throughout the facilities, and grounds. Performs monthly checks of the fire extinguishers, panic alarm systems.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature, and attending periodic training classes in police methods, and related subjects, conferences and inservices.
• Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area; Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide RITE Cord values.
• Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area; Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide RITE Cord values.