Police Officer, Public Safety & Security, Third Shift
- Req. Number: 9081
- Address: 151 W Galbraith Rd
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 9/7/2023
Job Description
Police Officer, Third Shift, Public Safety & Security
UC Health is hiring a full-time Police Officer for the Public Safety & Security department for the third shift at Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care.
The Public Safety & Security Department will support Daniel Drake's emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.
About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care
Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care is the regions premier provider of post-acute and transitional care services, offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services and research. Daniel Drake Center helps patients recover from catastrophic injury and illness including multi-system organ failure, complex wound care, traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury.
Daniel Drake is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. Patients at Daniel Drake Center have access to many hospital-based services including 24/7 on-site physician coverage, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, wound care and specialty physician consulting services. The availability of these on-site services allows for quick response to the complex and evolving care needs for our patients.
Unit Details:
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
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About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Police Officer, Third Shift, Public Safety & Security
UC Health is hiring a full-time Police Officer for the Public Safety & Security department for the third shift at Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care.
The Public Safety & Security Department will support Daniel Drake's emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.
About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care
Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care is the regions premier provider of post-acute and transitional care services, offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services and research. Daniel Drake Center helps patients recover from catastrophic injury and illness including multi-system organ failure, complex wound care, traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury.
Daniel Drake is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. Patients at Daniel Drake Center have access to many hospital-based services including 24/7 on-site physician coverage, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, wound care and specialty physician consulting services. The availability of these on-site services allows for quick response to the complex and evolving care needs for our patients.
Unit Details:
- We are a hybrid department with security and police functions to provide utmost protection of people, places, and assets.
- Comparable work hours to enjoy a personal/work life balance.
- Opportunities for growth and development within our department. We work towards a culture of preparedness, providing in-house training to include a Private Security Academy commissioned by OPOTA.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct patrol of property and/or facilities by foot, bike, or patrol vehicle to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic on UC Health property, and to enforce parking regulations in an effort to ensure a safe and secure environment. Responds to calls and complaints involving alarm activation's, automobile accidents, domestic and/or other disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies. In performance of their duties, officers are to cooperate with co-workers and other associates. Officers will be respectful and conduct themselves in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Treat all patients, visitors, associates, and public in a fair professional manner.
- Writes detailed reports on police-related activities; document violations of UC Health and/or Department policies; Interviews persons with complaints and makes proper disposition or directs them to the proper authorities; Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, arbitrates disputes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, Gives advice and general information to inquiries from associates, visitors, patients, and the public. Reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.
- Conduct inspections and document potential security, health, and safety hazards. Upon discovery, officers shall conduct an initial investigation if needed and submit a work request.
- Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations. Enforce all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code. Make arrests when warranted. Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations.
- Performs safety checks throughout the facilities, and grounds. Performs monthly checks of the fire extinguishers, panic alarm systems.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature, and attending periodic training classes in police methods, and related subjects, conferences, and in-services.
- Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area; Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard device; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide Core values.
- Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area; Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard device; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide Core values.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum High School Education or GED. Some college, preferably in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Hospital Security / Police preferred.
- Must have graduated from an approved Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy as a police officer and eligible for State of Ohio commission as a police officer.
- Must possess the Ohio Peace Office Training Academy (OPOTA) certification as a Police Officer with the minimum hours of training required by OPOTA, and not have a break in service as a commissioned police officer for more than one (1) year. Obtain the IAHSS Security officer certification within 12 months of employment.
- Previous Police Officer experience preferred.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
