Police Officer - St. Rita's Medical Center

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lima
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for FT!! $2,500 Sign On Bonus for PT

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of the hospital community to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Patrol is assigned an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Shift:

Full Time Days

Essential Job Functions

Assigned patrol within facilities and the campus property including parking areas to maintain a police presence while being on alert for criminal activity and/or the need for assistance. Provides the police services for the facility. Assisting stranded motorist with minor automobile problems. Assists visitors as needed.

Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies. Takes appropriate control of dangerous situations by using sound judgement and quick thinking. Assist the medical staff in restraining a patient as necessary. Performs BLS as needed. Serves as first responder to fire alarm activations, chemical spills and Code Blue and Rapid Responses in Public Areas.

Conducts preliminary investigations in hospital related incidents related to visitors and patients. Works closely with local law enforcement agencies when the need arises, Maintains accurate records of daily activities. Reports all unusual incidents and criminal activity on incident reports. Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity occurring on hospital property.

Maintains the facility's lost and found. Secures valuable property to ensure that it is not lost, tampered with, or stolen. May be required to transport money to and from designated bank. Morgue pickups and release to Funeral Homes and Coroner. Assist with the air ambulance landing.

Monitor and review security cameras and alarms.

Other duties assigned by the Chief of Police.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education:

2 Year/ Associates Degree

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current OPOTA Certificate, BLS, CPI training within first 6 months of hire

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

1-3 years of experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Firearm Qualifications: successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications. Meet minimum physical fitness standards based on the Cooper Institute's physical fitness norms for law enforcement at 60% standard. Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Typing, min of 40 wpm.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

* Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
* Prescription drug coverage
* Flexible spending accounts
* Life insurance w/AD&D
* Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
* Paid time off
* Educational Assistance
* And much more
* Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Security - St. Rita's

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

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