Protective Services Officer Armed III

Protective Services Officer – Armed III (Good Samaritan Hospital)

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Full‑time (36 hours/week)
• NIGHT Shift (shift differential pay)
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits: Shift differentials, comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement). Additional benefits available for PRN/Optional.

• Maintain security and safety of patients, visitors, staff, and property.
• Patrol buildings and grounds, deter/prevent law and policy violations.
• Post‑up at assigned locations / monitor controlled entry points.
• Communicate with the Communications Center and other Protective Services personnel via two‑way radio, phone, and other devices.
• Ensure authorized personnel only access the premises; verify credentials and detain unlicensed individuals when necessary.
• Report safety and fire hazards, and violations of Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, and Fire Code requirements.
• Respond to and investigate routine or urgent complaints from patients, parents, visitors, and staff.
• File incident documentation within shift time and conduct follow‑up investigations as directed.
• Assist clinical staff with patient restraint, monitor combative patients, and provide emergency response within three minutes of activation.
• Act as a source of authority with high visibility and serve as liaison with police and fire agencies.
• Direct campus traffic, control parking, and issue violations for illegal parking.
• Escort personnel to and from parking areas and control access to buildings and grounds.
• Maintain security logs, forms, and provide information to patients, visitors, and staff as requested.

• Minimum age 21 years.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years technical experience in criminal justice, police, or military (preferred).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Current OPOTA certification or ability to obtain certification within 45 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than four driving points recorded.
• No prior DUI/DWI convictions within the last five years.
• No major moving violations convictions.
• Must be able to carry a firearm at all times and employ defensive tactics as per use‑of‑force policies.