Police Officer - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Police Officer - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health invites you to join as a Police Officer at Springfield Regional Medical Center. This is a part‑time position (16 hours per week, two 8‑hour shifts with varying hours). Mercy Health is a faith‑based, patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities. Duties include responding to radio and/or telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance, performing investigations, making arrests when warranted, and ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff.

• Protect patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating the environment of care safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property, including all parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies such as parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco‑free/smoking policies.
• Monitor hospital activity on closed‑circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations requiring protective services involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Document all duties performed, including completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate's degree (preferred)

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)

• 1‑3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

• Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body‑worn cameras, soft restraints) in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.

• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution.

• Non‑violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)
• Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi‑annual firearms qualifications.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at

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