Police Officer, Public safety & Security, Fulltime, Second Shift

Job Description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

To perform general duty police work in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of Federal, State and local laws, policies and procedures of UC Health, for all properties owned and operated by UC Health on an assigned shift. An Officer's duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion and may involve an element of danger.

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Minimum high school education or GED. Some college, preferably in criminal justice or related field.

Must have graduated from an approved Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy as a police officer, and be eligible for a State of Ohio commission as a police officer.

Must possess OPOTA certification or Ohio State Patrol certification (OSP) with the minimum hours of training required by OPOTA, and not have a break in service as a commissioned police officer for more than one year.

Previous police officer experience preferred.

Conduct patrol of property and/or facilities by foot, bike or patrol vehicle to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, enforce criminal law, direct traffic on UC Health property, and enforce parking regulations in an effort to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Respond to calls and complaints involving alarm activations, automobile accidents, domestic and/or other disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies.

Cooperate with co‑workers and other associates; conduct oneself in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner; treat all patients, visitors, associates, and the public fairly and professionally.

Write detailed reports on police‑related activities; document violations of UC Health and/or Department policies; interview persons with complaints and make proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities; secure crime scenes; administer first aid; arbitrate disputes; conduct preliminary and follow‑up investigations; gather evidence; obtain witness statements; apprehend suspects; make arrests; give advice and general information to inquiries from associates, visitors, patients, and the public.

Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations; enforce all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code; make arrests when warranted; testify as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations.

Perform safety checks throughout the facilities, and grounds; perform monthly checks of the fire extinguishers, panic alarm systems.

Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature, and attending periodic training classes in police methods, related subjects, conferences and in‑services.

Keep informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area; enter or retrieve data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device; demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide RITE Cord values.