About this opportunity
Mercy Health lists this Police Officer - Protective Services - Youngstown Market opportunity in youngstown, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Days/Nights (United States of America) Police Officer - Protective Services - Youngstown Market
The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Police officers are assigned to an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.
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.
Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
Provides law enforcement/police services to our facilities to include responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting investigations into criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
High school diploma or GED (required)
Work Experience
1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)
Training
Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)
Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.
Language
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
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May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
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Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
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Prolonged periods of working alone.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
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.
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
• Security - Youngstown Regional Office
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, a
ll 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; 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
Who can apply
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