SECURITY SPECIALIST-ARMED - AUSTIN BLVD

Premier Health; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a Security Specialist - Armed to protect people and property on campus. The role includes enforcing hospital policies, conducting non-law enforcement investigations, and maintaining a calm, professional presence across day and night shifts.

Responsibilities require OPOTA/ firearms training, a valid OH driver license, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. This is a full-time position with 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED required.
• Preferred Associate degree.
• OPOTA Basic Security Guard Training or comparable firearm certification.
• State-required 20 hours of firearms training.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License required.
• No prior disqualifying offense per Ohio rules.

Responsibilities

• Protect people and property on facility grounds.
• Conduct non-law enforcement information reports on hospital property.
• Maintain visible security presence and respond calmly to the public.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations and investigate incidents.
• Possess strong public relations and communication skills during high-stress situations.

Skills

Public safety

Communication skills

De-escalation

Writing & reporting

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate degree

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: Austin Blvd. Campus, Miamisburg 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

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.