Public Safety Officer/Armed - 3rd Shift - Full Time

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking an Armed Public Safety Officer to provide the highest level of safety and security during daily operations and emergencies. You will enforce hospital security rules with professionalism and respect to support the hospital's mission for exceptional pediatric care.

The role requires a valid Ohio driver's license, the ability to operate hospital vehicles, and completion of OPOTA or OPOTA Private Security Academy within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 and have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Must meet eligibility for hospital insurance coverage.
• OPOTA Private Security Academy or Basic Peace Officer certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest level of safety and security for hospital operations and emergencies.
• Enforce security rules, regulations and policies with professionalism and respect.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Operate hospital vehicles when required.
• Complete required OPOTA certifications within 12 months of hire.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Stress management

Lifting heavy objects

Professional interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

OPOTA Private Security Academy certification

Basic Peace Officer certification

Job description

Job Details

The Armed Public Safety Officer is responsible for providing the highest level of safety and security for the hospital during normal day-to-day operations as well as emergency situations. This role ensures the enforcement of hospital security rules, regulations, and policies in a professional, respectful, low-key manner that aligns with the hospital’s mission, values, and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the children of the community.

The Armed Public Safety Officer works collaboratively with all hospital departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This position supports hospital-wide safety, infection prevention, emergency response initiatives, and patient transport responsibilities when needed.

The officer must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license, remain insurable under the hospital’s insurance carrier, and be capable of safely operating hospital vehicles when required.

This position requires successful completion of OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy) or OPOTA Private Security Academy certification within 12 months of hire.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Public Safety - Main Campus - 3rd Shift

Schedule

Full time

Hours

40

Job Details

The Armed Public Safety Officer is responsible for providing the highest level of safety and security for the hospital during normal day-to-day operations as well as emergency situations. This role ensures the enforcement of hospital security rules, regulations, and policies in a professional, respectful, low-key manner that aligns with the hospital’s mission, values, and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the children of the community.

The Armed Public Safety Officer works collaboratively with all hospital departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This position supports hospital-wide safety, infection prevention, emergency response initiatives, and patient transport responsibilities when needed.

The officer must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license, remain insurable under the hospital’s insurance carrier, and be capable of safely operating hospital vehicles when required.

This position requires successful completion of OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy) or OPOTA Private Security Academy certification within 12 months of hire.

Department Specific Job Details

Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM, rotating weekends and holidays.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

Certifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license (No SR-22)
• Must meet all eligibility requirements for coverage under the hospital’s insurance policy
• Must be able to obtain OPOTA Private Security Academy certification or Basic Peace Officer certification within 12 months of hire
• OPOTA certification preferred at time of hire

Experience

• Previous law enforcement, military, corrections, hospital security, or armed security experience preferred
• Experience working in healthcare or behavioral health environments preferred

Skills/Competencies

• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects as required
• Must be able to carry a department-issued firearm and successfully qualify with required department standards
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress and fast-paced environments
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, and staff