Police Officer Geauga

Position #: 24000BPJ
Position: Police Officer Geauga
UH Facility: University Hospitals
Shift: Variable
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Chardon

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

What You Will Do

Patrols the Hospital Campus to deter and detect criminal activity.
Responds to calls for service
Documents allegations of a crime; protects persons and property; and advises on preventative practices.
Performs preliminary and continued investigations.
Searches for and collects physical evidence; interviews witnesses and victims.
Enforces criminal laws by arrest or non-arrest dispositions.
Testifies in court.
Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Deters and detects crime utilizing efficient patrol techniques.
Investigates crimes by obtaining witness statements, collecting evidence and processing crime scenes.
Writes reports on alleged criminal incidents, follow up investigations, arrests, juvenile records.
Prepares criminal charges.
Handles prisoners, including booking, and transporting.
Responds to special attention requests.
Efficiently uses discretionary patrol time for self-initiated work.
Maintain a condition of readiness to efficiently and effectively respond to critical incidents.

Additional Responsibilities

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)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Efficiently, effectively and productively complete the essential work function of the position without direct supervision the majority of the time. (Required proficiency)
Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices of delivering police service. (Required proficiency)
Good knowledge of human relation techniques. (Required proficiency)
Training and proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, less lethal force equipment, LEADS, domestic violence and legal updates. (Required proficiency)
Thorough knowledge of state and local laws, recent court rulings, case law, search and seizure, and laws of arrest. (Required proficiency)
Protect the constitutional rights of citizens. (Required proficiency)
Proper use and care of department equipment and vehicles. (Required proficiency)
Write comprehensive and detailed crime reports, accident reports, and administrative reports. (Required proficiency)
Effectively communicate orally. (Required proficiency)
Able to render credible testimony in a court of law (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Driver’s License (Valid) (Required)
Must possess a current and valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission’s Peace Officer Certificate upon hiring date. (Required)

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

Travel Requirements

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It is the policy of University Hospitals to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions or other conditions of employment are all made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status in accordance with Federal and Ohio law. A qualified individual with a disability will be considered for employment on the same basis as non- disabled applicants if he/she can perform the essential functions of the job sought, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without imposing a direct threat to the health or safety of others or him/herself. EEO is the Law

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