OFFICER

About the position

Officers patrol the assigned medical center to protect lives and property, to enforce laws, and to prevent crime. Officers maintain visibility to establish police presence within the medical centers and other assigned areas/facilities. Officers receive and respond to a variety of complaints; handle emergency calls; interview complainants, suspects and victims; make arrests and restrain suspects as required; intervene and counsels parties to disputes; and assist medical staff when requested. Officers must be able to thrive in complex environments and have a passion for public relations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the assigned medical center to protect lives and property.
• Enforce laws and prevent crime.
• Maintain visibility to establish police presence within the medical centers.
• Receive and respond to a variety of complaints.
• Handle emergency calls.
• Interview complainants, suspects, and victims.
• Make arrests and restrain suspects as required.
• Intervene and counsel parties to disputes.
• Assist medical staff when requested.

Requirements

• High School completion / GED required.
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certificate required.
• Acquire and maintain Secretary of state Police Commission (Granted by PDPS).
• Valid Ohio Driver's License required.
• Pass Substance/Drug Test and comply with Premier Health Care required immunizations.
• Pass a Background Investigation.
• Annual OPOTA Certified Firearms Qualification.
• TASER Certification.
• Active Shooter Response Training.
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Ability to acquire International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic and Advanced Training.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Computer skills desirable.