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Bon Secours Mercy Health Chief of Police - Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital in Lorain, Ohio
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Chief of Police - Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital
Plans direct and supervises the daily operation and administration of the Police, Security, Operators/ Communication, and Emergency Management functions for all Mercy Lorain Health Partners and associated facilities. Oversees access control, CCTV surveillance, and Identification oriented technology. Responsible for providing support to market emergency preparedness efforts, this includes, but is not limited to developing plans & procedures, presenting training & exercises, writing reports, and coordinating efforts throughout the market. Represents Mercy Lorain's Market in dealings with local, regional, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency preparedness entities. Oversee and monitor all daily information system operations, coordinating with both internal and external customers in providing optimum efficient services. Train and mentor all telecommunications operators for Mercy Lorain on BSMH departmental policies, procedures, and protocols as they pertain to the communications department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
OPOTA certified
EDUCATION:
Associate and/or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Major: Criminal Justice
EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years’ prior experience in the law enforcement and/or security field is required.
Three to five years of supervisory and/or management experience are required.
First aid, CPR, and ASP Baton certification preferred.
Computer literacy at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint required.
ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Ohio driver's license.
Successfully qualify with duty weapons as directed to maintain State and/or Departmental requirements.
Successfully qualify with an ECD per Police Department policy and procedure.
Complete AED-CPR training as per Police Department policy and procedure
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must comply with Police Department requirements related to protective equipment, body cameras, and body armor.
REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Must be familiar with LEADS and NCIC computer functions
How to request this service from a Police Agency.
Must maintain current OPOTA status and take a refresher and additional classes as they become mandatory.
Must successfully qualify with a firearm as scheduled by the department
Has a clear understanding of arrest and search and seizure.
Display good judgment.
Possess knowledge of laws, and ordinances and knows how to efficiently use the Ohio Criminal Code.
Display positive service-oriented and customer-friendly behaviors
Understanding of paperwork, processing after a felony, minor misdemeanors, and misdemeanors arrest.
Knowledgeable in policy and procedure manual especially use of force.
Understanding evidence handling and demonstrating the legal-chain-of-custody process.
Crime scene protection as per state law enforcement requirements.
Understanding of Municipal and County court system.
Knowledge of how to file lawful criminal charges.
Ability to appear in court as needed.
Operate police cruiser and comply with BSMH driver's License Policy.
Perform comprehensive investigation on reported incident reports.
Demonstrate effective and safe traffic control measures.
Key control-lock and unlock doors as needed.
Comply with annual organizational educational requirements and OPOTA (CPT) law enforcement competency- skill requirements.
Maintain current CPR and annual AED and ECD certification status.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a courteous, respectful, and direct manner. Requires effective listening skills to maintain cooperative associations.
PROBLEM-SOLVING/DECISION MAKING:
Makes decisions based on an analysis of facts and general principles. Requires risk-taking and
judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices. STRICT confidentiality. Detailed-oriented, critical thinking ability, priority-setting, multi-tasking ability, and effective organizational and time management skills.
SCOPE OF IMPACT/ACCOUNTABILITY:
May provide information for decision-making processes affecting work areas. Accountable for developing solutions for achieving desired outcome results.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com