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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

This position will support St. Anne Hospital and may also support other Mercy Health Hospitals in the Toledo Metro Area.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

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 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.

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.

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED (required)

+ Associate's degree (preferred)

Required** **Licensing & Certifications:

+ 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)

Experience:

+ 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

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.

Training:

+ Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)

+ Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

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

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 Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]