Police Officer

Summary:

Patrols assigned areas of hospital campus to maintain an orderly and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Enforces Hospital policies and procedures, and applicable local and state laws. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA).

Responsibilities:

1. Actively patrol assigned area of jurisdiction on foot or in a vehicle, checking buildings and surrounding areas for criminal activity or unsafe conditions.

2. Working independently with minimal supervision, respond to all assigned calls for police services, including, but not limited to; violent persons, hazardous situations, medical and mental health emergencies, and non-criminal assistance to the campus community.

3. Knowledge and adherence of department policies, procedures, as well as City, State, and Federal law.

4. Observe traffic hazards and conditions, and recommend corrective actions, investigate traffic accidents, enforce traffic laws and parking violations, assist motorists with disabled vehicles, and direct traffic.

5. Ability to effectively communicate and use police radio, computer, email, and telephone.

6. Interact with diverse populations with respect and dignity of cultural norms and practices.

7. Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances, prepare and file necessary court documents, testify in court, transport prisoners.

8. Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects, analyze report information to enhance enforcement, investigative or safety efforts and prepare written reports in the record management system.

9. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certifications, enhance skills, and uphold best practices in law enforcement.

10. Engage in community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff, and collaborate to resolve safety concerns and enhance community trust.

11. Perform any other assigned duties/tasks related to the needs of the department, meet and maintain any performance standards established for the position.

Other information:
Technical Expertise

1.Experience containing and control crowds in order to preserve peace, providing a safe environment during large events.

2. Experience with record management systems to document incident reports in a complete, concise, and proper manner.

3.Experience making arrests and/or transport arrestees when appropriate.

4.Experience providing appropriate medical assistance to the sick and injured by providing first aid and/or alerting medical staff.

Education and Experience

1. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.

2. High School Diploma or equivalent.

3. Associate degree in a related field preferred.

4. Possesses a valid Ohio driver's license (and ability to obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by the CHMCA insurance carrier's requirements to operate CHMCA vehicles) and reliable transportation to report to alternate sites.

5. Possess a current OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification.

6. Required to achieve and maintain department's qualifying firearms standards for duration of employment.

7. Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

8. Demonstrate psychological fitness commensurate with the role of a police officer, evaluated by a psychologist designated by the Department of Public Safety Director and Chief.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite