Sergeant-Protective Services Cleve Hts

Location : Cleveland Heights Health Center

Biweekly Hours : 80.00

Shift : Nightshift

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being : affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga Countys safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary :

Under the general supervision of the Lieutenant, assists in the supervision of personnel involved in establishing, promoting, and maintaining hospital security and property protection programs, and / or performs support services for the department. May perform all the normal duties of Patrolman, Dispatcher, and / or Corporal in addition to duties associated with this role. Promotes positive public and staff relations and upholds the reputation of the uniform / department. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of the MetroHealth System.

Qualifications : Required :

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam. Age 21 or older.
• Three to five years of experience in the field of security management or law enforcement.
• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Current and valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Commissions Peace Officer Certificate.
• Background check that is acceptable to the Director and Chief of Public Safety.
• Required to achieve and maintain departments qualifying firearms score for duration of employment.
• Must be able to maintain minimum skill-based competencies as identified by the department during term of employment.
• Possesses a valid Ohio drivers license (and ability to obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by the MHS insurance carriers requirements to operation MHS vehicles) and reliable transportation to report to alternate sites during shift.
• Knowledge of the concepts / processes of laws of arrest, search and seizure, use of deadly force, and physical security systems.
• Must understand the permitted actions appropriate to the commission held.
• High degree of analytical ability to investigate incidents, interpret and translate information (including for use as evidence of prosecution) and other criminal justice and administrative processes.
• High level of integrity required for handling sensitive / confidential MHS data and resources.
• Advanced communications skills to include following de-escalation verbal strategies and written grammar, etc. to produce professional reports / documents.
• A psychological evaluation from a MetroHealth System designated Psychologist which demonstrates satisfactory psychological fitness commensurate with the role of an armed officer.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred

Physical Requirements :

To include :

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