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This is a PRN position. In addition to Defiance Hospital, this position may provide support to Toledo Metro and Rural locations at Mercy Health.

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.

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.

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 as assigned.

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 patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Education :

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education :

2 Year / Associates Degree

Licensure / Certification Required :

Current OPOTA Certificate, BLS, NAPPI 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. 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

S cheduled Weekly Hours :

0.01

Work Shift :

All (United States of America)

Department :

Security - Toledo Regional Office

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Last updated : 2024-05-09