Police Officer — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital (PRN)

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Police Officer St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

This is a PRN As Needed Position

Reports to: Supervisor Manager Director of Protective Services

# of Direct Reports: 0

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. 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.
• Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.
• 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.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents criminal offenses and suspicious activity.
• 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. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid drivers 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)

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associates degree (preferred)

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.

Patient Population

• 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.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

XNot applicable to this position

Working Conditions

XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

XMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

XMay be required to use physical restraints.

XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

XMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

XMay have periods of constant interruptions.

XRequired to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

XProlonged periods of working alone.

Other:

Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• 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.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Effective communication active listening empathy and conflict resolution.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

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 youd 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 . 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 .