Police Officer - Lorain Hospital

Collective Bargaining Unit Position Shift/Schedule

• Full Time – 36 weekly hours
• Shift Time – Days/Evenings (7am-7pm)
• Weekend & Holiday Availability Required

The mission of Mercy Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities with emphasis on people who are poor and under‑served.

Mercy Health is committed to the safety and security of employees, volunteers, students, patients, and visitors. The Mercury Lorain Police Officer enforces established safety and security policies and supports a positive, customer‑friendly service‑oriented approach. This role follows International Association of Hospital Safety and Security Management (IAHSS) guidelines and best practices.

• Protect patients, visitors, and employees by providing escorts, patrolling, and eliminating safety hazards.
• Deterrence of vandalism, theft, and property abuse through routine patrols of hospital property, parking lots, and decks.
• Enforce hospital policies such as parking regulations, visitation policies, and tobacco‑free/smoking policy.
• Monitor activity on closed‑circuit television for escalating situations that require security involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor, and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Report duties to dispatcher and complete documentation of incidents.
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Respond to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies and requirements.
• Maintain applicable certifications and licenses, including IAHSS Basic Training within 90 days of hire.
• Remain on assigned post and keep post and police vehicles clean, neat, and free of non‑work material.
• Adhere to policies on attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, , and safety.
• Present oneself in a professional manner at all times when on duty.

• Accept assignments and duties as directed by Police Department Management.
• Inspire, motivate, and model service‑oriented and positive customer service behaviors.
• Foster team collaboration and support interdisciplinary work teams and community partners.
• Demonstrate self‑governance and promote the same in others.
• Support an environment that fosters professional and personal growth.
• Participate in scheduled emergency management exercises and drills.
• Promote stewardship of resources while maintaining or improving quality of service.
• Communicate goals, plans, and actions, encouraging employee feedback and ownership.
• Investigate, research, and analyze data to assess impact on organization‑wide or interdepartmental operations.
• Complete internal investigative reports timely with accurate information and correct grammar and spelling.
• Adhere to and enforce Police Department policies and procedures; support performance improvement processes.
• Participate in safety rounds and conduct monthly safety inspections/security‑related equipment checks.
• Participate in monthly fire safety management drills and perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required.
• Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certificate of completion.
• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• IAHSS Basic Training and Certification for Healthcare Security Officer within one year of hiring.

• Minimum 1–2 years of law enforcement, criminal justice, or military training preferred.

• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Qualify with duty weapons as directed to meet state and/or departmental requirements.
• Qualify with an ECD per Police Department policy and procedure.
• Complete AED‑CPR training as per Police Department policy and procedure.

• Comply with Police Department requirements related to protective equipment, body cameras, and body armor.

• Familiar with LEADS and NCIC computer functions and request procedures.
• Maintain current OPOTA status and complete mandatory refresher and additional classes.
• Qualify with firearm as scheduled by department.
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