Police Officer - Security - Multiple Locations

Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan (403b)

Mental health resources

Disability benefits

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a dedicated Police Officer to support internal and external safety across multiple hospital locations. You’ll patrol grounds, respond to calls, enforce policies, and document incidents, while coordinating with clinical teams and law enforcement.

Required are a driver’s license and BLS certification (within 6 months). Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification is also required within 6 months. A 1–3 year background in security or law enforcement is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 1–3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors and employees with escorts and patrols.
• Deter criminal activity through routine hospital patrols and enforcement of policies.
• Monitor and respond to safety situations and alarms.
• Intervene in confrontations as appropriate and document incidents.
• Maintain incident logs and daily activity reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and disaster plans.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Radio communication

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Access control software

Surveillance systems

Body-worn cameras

Job description

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Police Officer – Multiple Locations

Job Summary

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 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.

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.

Education

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

Required Licensing & Certifications

• 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)

Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

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.

Training

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

As a 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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff ective Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]