Protective Services Officer, Armed

OhioHealth

. Provide armed security and safety services throughout hospitals, hospital grounds, properties, and off-campus sites .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRiverside • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing armed security and safety services in healthcare environments, including effective incident reporting, emergency response, and enforcement of security policies. Maintains required certifications and physical fitness to ensure readiness for critical situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BLS - Basic Life SupportOPOTC - Ohio Peace Officer Training CommissionFirearms CertificationExcellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsBasic Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Incident ReportingEmergency ResponseSurveillanceAccess ControlPatrollingInvestigating IncidentsDocumenting BreachesHandling Valuable ItemsControlling AccessMaintaining Fitness

Soft Skills

IndependenceProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GEDDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Hospital SecuritySafety ServicesEmergency AssistancePatient InteractionSecurity Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide armed security and safety services throughout hospitals, hospital grounds, properties, and off-campus sites
Patrol hospitals, parking areas, surrounding campuses, and off-site locations by foot and vehicle
Observe, correct, report, and document security and safety incidents and breaches
Investigate and assist with criminal and administrative incidents
Respond to emergencies and assist with violent or potentially violent patients, visitors, and staff
Enforce hospital security and safety policies
Provide surveillance and security in parking areas
Handle valuable items and participate in the hospital lost and found program
Assist in the hospital control center and other operational areas during breaks or staff shortages
Control access and monitor security of hospital pharmacy drugs using the access control system
Assist patients and visitors with automobile difficulties and general needs
Investigate narcotic alarms, losses, and discrepancies
Complete assigned special projects and maintain annual training levels
Work independently to determine appropriate responses and initiate actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School or GED (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
OPOTC - Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
OPOTC Private Security Twenty (20) Hours Firearms Certification or Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate
Basic computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training for, participate in, and maintain certification as applicable
Must maintain a level of fitness allowing response to strenuous and/or critical physical activity
Driving is an essential function of the job
Must be able to work variable shifts and float to other care sites as operational needs dictate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 36 hours per week
12-hour shifts
Training at multiple care sites during the initial training period
Assignment to a home care site after successful completion of training and introductory period, based on department needs
Equal employment opportunity and compliance with state, federal, and local regulations