Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
As a Police Officer, you play a critical role in keeping our patients, visitors and caregivers safe every day. Your diligence allows us to continue providing the best possible care and facilitates the safe, secure environment our community has come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. This position offers a great opportunity to make a lasting difference while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:00PM – 6:30AM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Provide police protection and enforcement of state and local laws, hospital policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
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Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
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Patrol, on foot and in motor vehicles, Cleveland Clinic properties, satellite areas and adjacent city streets.
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Investigate and manage all security incidents and hazards on and off the premises.
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Exercise statutory and policy authority in making arrests and apprehensions, up to and including use of deadly force.
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Maintain firearm qualification standards as set forth by the department.
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Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of police and security-related incidents.
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Interview witnesses, gather facts and documents and investigative activities and incidents.
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Testify in court and hearings when involved in arrest situations and/or when involved in an assistance role.
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Respond to all emergency situations throughout the hospital.
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Provide emergency equipment for the first response of outlying properties and facilities.
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Administer initial first aid as appropriate and request triple team and/or EMS based on location and severity of the situation.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Completion of the Ohio Peace Office Training Academy (OPOTA)
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Valid Driver’s License (VDL) in the current state with insurance eligibility to operate organization vehicles for emergency purposes
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Police and/or law enforcement experience, such as United States military training and Military Police (31B, 5811), Security Forces (2P0X1) or Master-at-Arms (MA) experience
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
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Spontaneous running of 300 meters, approximately two minutes of continuous physical conflict on an occasional basis.
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Dragging loads of approximately 200 lbs.
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Driving a vehicle for up to 60 continuous minutes.
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Must be able to perform duties while wearing a gun belt and protective vest.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.