Patrol Officer. Samaritan

Position #: 2500070I
Position: Patrol Officer. Samaritan
UH Facility: University Hospitals
Shift: PRN
Status: Per Diem
Work Days of Week: PRN

City: Ashland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Position Summary

The patrol officer is responsible to help ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors and other staff members of UH. Helps to keep the hospital and grounds a safe environment free of theft and other criminal activities.

Essential Functions

Exercises independent judgment when dealing with potentially dangerous or unusual situations while exercising safety practices and procedures. Can work under stressful, high risk conditions.
Relates to and works effectively with people of diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
Patrols assigned area for unusual or criminal activity or conditions that may endanger public safety while maintaining high visibility. Conducts security checks.
Is approachable and offers assistance when needed by patients, visitors, guests or other employees.
Responds to emergency calls appropriately
Prepares and processes required reports in a timely manner.
Maintains security of assigned zone to ensure safety of medical staff, employees, patients and visitors.
Communicates with patients, visitors, and staff to gather information
Courteously and promptly assists other employees, visitors or patients when incidents occur.

Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED Required

Work Experience

Good written and oral communication skills ability to work outdoors in any type of weather Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Good written and oral communication skills ability to work outdoors in any type of weather Required
Basic computer skills Required

Licenses and Certifications

Driver’s License (Valid) Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission’s Private Security Certificate Preferred and
Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission’s Private Security Firearms Certificate Preferred and
A current and valid Ohio Peace Officer Certificate can be in place of Private Security Certifcate Required

PRN – 2nd/3rd shift

Physical Demands

Standing Constantly
Walking Constantly
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Occasionally
Handling Constantly
Grasping Constantly
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

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