Bon Secours Mercy Health
Police Officer - St. Rita's Medical Center Campus Police
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Lima, Ohio, United States, 45807
Police Officer – St. Rita’s Medical Center Campus Police
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Police Officer – St. Rita’s Medical Center Campus Police
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Bon Secours Mercy Health .
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.
The
Police Officer
provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of the hospital community. Main duties include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted, patrol of assigned areas and campus property (including parking), responding to radio and telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance, and serving as a first responder to fire alarms, chemical spills, Code Blue, and Rapid Responses in public areas.
Essential Job Functions
Assigned patrol within facilities and campus property; maintain a police presence and remain alert for criminal activity or assistance needs.
Assist stranded motorists with minor automobile problems and provide aid to visitors as needed.
Respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; exercise sound judgement and quick thinking in dangerous situations.
Assist medical staff in restraining patients as necessary; perform BLS when required.
Conduct preliminary investigations in hospital‑related incidents involving visitors and patients.
Work closely with local law enforcement agencies and maintain accurate daily activity reports.
Report all unusual incidents and criminal activity on incident reports; file reports on vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity on hospital property.
Maintain the facility’s lost and found; secure valuable property and, if required, transport money to and from the designated bank.
Handle morgue pickups and release to funeral homes and the coroner; assist with air ambulance landings.
Monitor and review security cameras and alarms.
Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Police.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education
2‑Year/Associate’s Degree
Licensure/Certification Required
Current OPOTA Certificate, BLS, NAPPI training within first 6 months of hire
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.
Meeting minimum physical fitness standards based on the Cooper Institute’s fitness norms for law enforcement at 60% standard.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); typing minimum 40 WPM.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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
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 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 recruitment@mercy.com.
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Police Officer – St. Rita’s Medical Center Campus Police
role at
Bon Secours Mercy Health .
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.
The
Police Officer
provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of the hospital community. Main duties include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted, patrol of assigned areas and campus property (including parking), responding to radio and telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance, and serving as a first responder to fire alarms, chemical spills, Code Blue, and Rapid Responses in public areas.
Essential Job Functions
Assigned patrol within facilities and campus property; maintain a police presence and remain alert for criminal activity or assistance needs.
Assist stranded motorists with minor automobile problems and provide aid to visitors as needed.
Respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; exercise sound judgement and quick thinking in dangerous situations.
Assist medical staff in restraining patients as necessary; perform BLS when required.
Conduct preliminary investigations in hospital‑related incidents involving visitors and patients.
Work closely with local law enforcement agencies and maintain accurate daily activity reports.
Report all unusual incidents and criminal activity on incident reports; file reports on vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity on hospital property.
Maintain the facility’s lost and found; secure valuable property and, if required, transport money to and from the designated bank.
Handle morgue pickups and release to funeral homes and the coroner; assist with air ambulance landings.
Monitor and review security cameras and alarms.
Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Police.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education
2‑Year/Associate’s Degree
Licensure/Certification Required
Current OPOTA Certificate, BLS, NAPPI training within first 6 months of hire
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.
Meeting minimum physical fitness standards based on the Cooper Institute’s fitness norms for law enforcement at 60% standard.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); typing minimum 40 WPM.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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
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 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 recruitment@mercy.com.
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