Security Officer-Protective Services

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is looking for a dedicated Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling hospital grounds and enforcing policies while ensuring community health. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and complete necessary training for firearms and security protocols. This role requires physical fitness and the ability to engage with diverse backgrounds, contributing to the security and wellbeing of MetroHealth's facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older with appropriate security training.
• Must obtain required certifications post-hire.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Patrol buildings and grounds to enforce policies.
• Provide service functions to protect people and assets.

Skills

Knowledge of laws of arrest and search

Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds

Physical fitness and stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Variable, rotating weekends and holidays

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Assumes responsibility for maintaining an orderly and safe environment for MetroHealth patients, visitors, and staff. Patrols hospital buildings and campus grounds to provide service functions, protect people and assets, and enforce hospital policies, regulations and federal, state, and local laws. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required

• High school graduate or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Age 21 or older. Ohio Private Security Academic Training with Firearms Course sanctioned by Ohio Police Officer Training Commission.
• Possesses OPOTC Private Security Firearms Training Program certificate or obtains within 90 days of hire.
• Background check that is acceptable to the Department Director.
• Obtains a Cleveland Commission to carry firearms within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to achieve and maintain department’s qualifying firearms score for duration of employment.
• Maintain minimum skill-based competencies as identified by the department during term of employment.
• Possesses a valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to obtain & maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by the MHS insurance carrier’s requirements to operate MHS vehicles.
• Reliable transportation to report to alternate sites during shift.
• Knowledge of the concepts/processes of laws of arrest, search & seizure, force and physical security systems.
• High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential MHS data and resources.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare security.

Physical Requirements

• Must maintain adequate physical fitness level to perform essential physical aspects of the job effectively with minimized risk to self and others.
• Full body motion, physical strength, and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend, and/or subdue individuals.
• Approximately 2 minutes of continuous physical conflict on an occasional basis.
• Physical ability to run in spurts and ascend or descend multiple flights of steps quickly.
• Drag loads of up to 200 lbs. on a rare basis, lift loads up to 88 lbs. on an occasional basis and lift loads of up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Jumping, climbing, and crawling on an occasional basis.
• Standing/walking up to 4 hours.
• Walking without rests, twice during an eight‑hour shift.
• Walk approximately 5 miles per shift.
• Able to drive in a vehicle for extended periods of time, 60 minutes or more continuously.
• Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to perform duties.
• Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/40 or better, with peripheral vision & color vision consistent with the occupational demands of the job.
• Have normal hearing in each ear.
• Hearing aids are acceptable if candidate can demonstrate sufficient hearing proficiency to perform the duties of the job.