Patrol Officer Samaritan

University Hospitals

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Ashland, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patrol Officer ensures the safety and welfare of patients, visitors, and staff by patrolling hospital grounds to prevent theft and criminal activity. They respond to emergency calls and maintain security zones while exercising independent judgment in high-risk situations.

Qualifications

You have a valid driver's license and strong communication skills. You are able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have basic computer skills. You will be responsible for patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and maintaining the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Private Security Certificate with Firearms

Ohio Peace Officer Training Program

Ohio Peace Officer Certificate

Driver's License

Basic computer skills

Job Description

A Brief Overview
Sign on Bonus - $4000 for external talent. Paid out half at 90 days, half at 1 year.

The patrol officer is responsible to help ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors and other staff members of UH. Helps to keep the hospital and grounds a safe environment free of theft and other criminal activities.

What You Will Do
 

  • Exercises independent judgment when dealing with potentially dangerous or unusual situations while exercising safety practices and procedures. Can work under stressful, high risk conditions.
  • Relates to and works effectively with people of diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
  • Patrols assigned area for unusual or criminal activity or conditions that may endanger public safety while maintaining high visibility. Conducts security checks.
  • Is approachable and offers assistance when needed by patients, visitors, guests or other employees.
  • Responds to emergency calls appropriately
  • Prepares and processes required reports in a timely manner.
  • Maintains security of assigned zone to ensure safety of medical staff, employees, patients and visitors.
  • Communicates with patients, visitors, and staff to gather information
  • Courteously and promptly assists other employees, visitors or patients when incidents occur.

Additional Responsibilities
 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Education
  • High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Good written and oral communication skills ability to work outdoors in any type of weather (Required proficiency)
  • Basic computer skills (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License (Valid) (Required)
  • Private Security Certificate with Firearms from Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (Preferred) and
  • Applicants not having certificate will be expected to successfully pass the Ohio Peace Officer Training Program for Private Security within 18 months of hire. Training Program paid for by UH. (Required) or
  • Ohio Peace Officer Certificate (Required)
  • Certifications not required for those hired prior to 2/1/2020
Physical Demands
  • Standing Constantly
  • Walking Constantly
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Occasionally
  • Handling Constantly
  • Grasping Constantly
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Frequently
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
  • 10%25

University Hospitals

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
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