Police Officer - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time – scheduled for 36 weekly hours
• Night shift (7:00 pm–7:00 am)
• Weekend and 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.

• Protect patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and eliminating environmental safety hazards.
• Deters vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property, including inside areas and all parking lots and decks.
• Enforce hospital policies such as parking regulations, visitation policies, and tobacco‑free/smoking policy.
• Monitor hospital activity on closed‑circuit television to detect escalating situations that may require security involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Advise dispatcher of duties performed and complete incident documentation.
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans.
• Respond to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department‑specific competencies.
• Maintain applicable certification/licensure, including completion of IAHSS Basic Training Module within 90 days post‑new hire.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post‑specific duties; ensure post and police vehicles are clean and free of non‑work materials.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures with special attention to attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code,  display and safety.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times when on duty.

• Accept assignments and duties as assigned by Police Department Management.
• Inspire, motivate and model service‑oriented and positive customer service behaviors.
• Foster team collaboration and partnership relationships with internal and external customers and community partners.
• Demonstrate self‑governance and promote it in others.
• Support an environment that encourages professional/personal growth and development.
• Participate in scheduled Emergency Management exercises and annual drills.
• Promote stewardship of resources while maintaining or improving quality of service.
• Communicate goals, plans and actions regularly, encouraging employee feedback and input.
• Investigate, research and analyze data to assess impact on organization/system‑wide or inter‑departmental operations.
• Complete internal investigative reports timely with accurate information and proper grammar.
• Adhere to Police Department policies and procedures and support the Performance Improvement process.
• Participate in Environment of Care clinical and non‑clinical safety rounds and conduct monthly safety inspections for security‑related equipment.
• Participate in monthly fire safety management drills and perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager.

• High School Diploma required.
• Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certificate of completion.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• I.A.H.S.S. 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.
• Successfully qualify with duty weapons as directed.
• Successfully qualify with an ECD per Police Department policy.
• Successfully complete AED‑CPR training as required.

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

• Familiar with LEADS and NCIC computer functions and requesting these services from a police agency.
• Maintain current OPOTA status and complete refresher and additional required classes.
• Qualify with firearm as scheduled by the department.
• Understand Police Officer responsibilities and liabilities.
• Display good judgment and positive customer‑friendly behaviors.
• Understand policy and procedure manual, especially use of force.
• Appear…