Police Officer - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Police Officer responsible for ensuring the safety of facilities and responding to emergencies. This role includes patrolling hospital grounds, enforcing policies, and participating in investigations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and preferably experience in law enforcement. Benefits include competitive pay, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols.
• Enforce hospital policies and document daily activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Proficiency in defensive tools and restraint equipment

Basic Microsoft Word skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Surveillance systems

Access control software

Job description

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 respond 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 environmental 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.

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 would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiliation 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]