Job Description
Police Officer St. Rita's Medical Center 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