Police Officer
Bon Secours Mercy Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Maumee • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities.
- Participates in investigations and arrests when warranted.
- Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
- Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
- Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
- Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
- Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
- Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
- Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Associate's degree (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
- 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)
- Basic Skills using Microsoft Word.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
- Maintain strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.
- Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
BLS Basic Life Supportdefensive toolsrestraint equipmentradio communicationreport writingsurveillance systemsaccess control softwareinvestigationsarrestsemergency procedures
Soft Skills
effective communicationactive listeningempathyconflict resolution
Certifications
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certificationhigh school diplomaGEDassociate's degree