Police Officer - Springfield Regional Medical Center

easyservice; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Police Officer for Springfield Regional Medical Center to support safety across hospital facilities. The role covers internal and external protection, investigations when warranted, and responding to routine or emergency calls.

High school diploma or GED required, with 1–3 years in security or law enforcement preferred. Candidates must obtain a valid driver's license and complete BLS within 6 months, plus Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within 6

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• BLS Basic Life Support 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 by providing escorts, patrolling grounds and mitigating safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property, including parking areas.
• Enforce policies such as parking, visitation, drugs and tobacco-free rules.
• Monitor CCTV to identify situations requiring protective services involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Document duties, including daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarms, evacuation and disaster plans.

Skills

MS Word

Radio communication

Surveillance systems

Access control software

Incident reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Defensive tools handling

Body-worn cameras

Emergency procedures systems

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About us

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 - Springfield Regional Medical Center

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.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.

Department:

Security - Springfield

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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.