Armed Mobile Patrol Officer

The primary purpose of this position is to build trust and relationships and improve communication with residents while providing a visible uniformed security presence for matters pertaining to preserving and protecting life and property on LMH premises. In addition to the public safety and security function, conducting investigations when incidents occur, the position acts as a liaison between the residents, Field Operations Manager (FOM), and Toledo and/or Lucas County Law Enforcement and other protective security service groups and represents the Authority’s interests.

The Armed Mobile Patrol Officer (AMPO) is LMH’s front line public safety and security personnel and reports to the FOM, who serves under the Manager of Access, Communications & Security (MACS) and the Vice President of Public Safety (VPPS) or designee. This position confers on a regular basis with the FOM, MACS, VPPS, or designee to ensure an integrated security and public safety operation at all LMH properties to prevent incidents that may pose a risk to LMH residents, employees and communities.

This position will focus on being visible to the residents, building relationships / trust and providing a professional uniformed presence out in the field, in buildings or an assigned area, with staff and community partners; with the primary focus being on community policing, safeguarding property and equipment, preserving / protecting life, providing safety sweeps, special attention and security checks; a proactive deterrent and uniformed response to crime, disorder, safety and security issues or incidents, and may act as the designated Lead Officer or Officer in Charge of shift if assigned, and in the absence of Police Mobile Patrol Officer (PMPO).

Works under and in conjunction with Police Mobile Patrol Officer, FOM, MACS, VPPS (Chain of Command).

All activities must support the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (“LMH” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

• Serves as the Authority’s front line, first responder for all safety and security operations. Patrols a designated area either on foot or in a motorized vehicle. Performs building, property, resident and staff safety checks, responds to all situations, calls or emergencies that may present a safety or security threat to LMH residents, staff, community, events, property or equipment.
• Functions in conjunction with local law enforcement, Fire, EMS, and other public or social service personnel or private security projecting officers. Responds to, and addresses reported complaints or violations of laws, regulations, or policies. May administer first aid.
• Ensures LMH residents, property, and staff are protected, safe, secure, and free from crime, damage, intrusion, loiterers, trespassers, and increased liability or harm due to defective equipment, building issues, criminal behavior, civil disorder or safety and security issues.
• Assists Asset Management staff with safety and security checks of LMH properties, buildings, and equipment.
• Confers on a regular basis with PMPO, the FOM, MACS, VPPS or designee to ensure an integrated security and safety operation at all LMH properties to prevent incidents that may pose a risk to LMH residents, employees and community.
• Communicates and confers regularly with and under the direction of the FOM, MACS, VPPS or designee with Asset Management staff, department heads, residents, and responding local law enforcement to ensure the integration of effective safety and security program to enhance the utilization of personnel for special investigations, patrols, services of a confidential nature, increased safety measures and emergency response by providing a proactive visible deterrent and professional timely response to, properties/sites or emergencies, under the direction of the FOM, MACS, VPPS, and/or designee.
• Prepares and provides timely / accurate written reports, logs, documented activities, investigations and complaints and other safety and security issues to the FOM, MACS, VPPS or designee and gathers evidence as well as provides witness testimony to incidents.
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