SECURITY SPECIALIST-ARMED

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners’ Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton seeks an Armed Security Specialist to protect patients and property, enforce rules, and perform non-commissioned investigations. The role supports campus safety and requires strong communication and public relations skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining security presence, handling incidents, and reporting non-law enforcement information. ARMED DUTY, 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Never charged or convicted with a disqualifying offense per Ohio Administrative Code 3701-13-05.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property at the facility.
• Investigate offenses on facility property (non-commissioned).
• Enforce hospital rules and maintain security presence.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Written & verbal communication

Typing / computer experience

Phone skills

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

OPOTA Training

Job description

Position: Security Specialist - Armed

Department: Campus Police

Status: Full Time / 80 hours per pay period

Shift Hours: 12 Hour Shifts to Include Day or Night Shift, Also Weekends & Holidays

Location: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH

Position Summary

Security Specialist means any person’s whose primary duties are to protect person’s or property. Security Specialist means non-commissioned. Security Specialists are not authorized to exercise commissioned law enforcement actions. Responsible for investigations of criminal offenses that occur on facility property. Enforce facility rules and regulations. Responsible for conducting non-law enforcement information reports on hospital property. Maintain visibility to establish security presence within the medical centers and other assigned areas/facilities. Must be able to thrive in a complex environment and have a passion for public relations

EDUCATION

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Preferred educational qualifications: Associate degree
• Position specific testing requirement: Never charged or convicted with a disqualifying offense per Ohio Administrative Code 3701-13-05

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION

• OPOTA- Required Basic Security Guard Training or comparable firearm certification. Including, the state required 20 hours of firearms Training
• Valid Ohio Driver's License Required
• Pass Substance/Drug Test Comply to Premier Health Care Required Immunizations
• Pass a Background Investigation

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
• Preferred Experience: 1-3 prior job-related work experience

Other Experience Requirements Upon Hire

• Annual OPOTA Certified Firearms Qualification
• TASER Certification
• Active Shooter Response Training
• AVADE Training
• CPR/AED Certification

Knowledge / Skills

• Computer skills desirable
• This position requires an individual able to work under pressure with many interruptions while remaining calm and pleasant to the public and facility personnel
• Good written and oral communications and organizational skills. Some typing and computer experience required. Effective telephone skills.