Regional Police Officer

at  Cleveland Clinic

This position is intended for pre-identified Euclid Police Officers only, others will not be considered.
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Euclid Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Cuyahoga County on the beautiful coast of Lake Erie. The caregivers at Euclid Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.
As a Regional Police Officer, you will support patients, visitors, and caregivers 24/7 by providing a safe and secure environment. Duties include responding to calls for service and emergency response, proactive patrol, engaging with those seeking assistance with directions, filing police reports, de-escalating situations and community policing with our internal and external communities.
The ideal future caregiver has a passion for service, patience, compassion and empathy. Our police officers work well independently and as a team and are comfortable wearing many hats in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and diverse environment. Other qualities and skills include strong decision-making, technical skills relating to the job and adaptability.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That’s why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you’ll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you’ll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Patrols on foot and in motor vehicles Cleveland Clinic properties, satellite areas and adjacent city streets.
• Investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on and off the premises.
• Exercises statutory and policy authority in making arrests and apprehensions, up to and including use of deadly force.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of police and security-related incidents.
• Interviews witnesses, gathers facts and documents all investigative activities and incidents.
• Testifies in court and hearings when involved in arrest situations and/or when involved in an assist role.
• Responds to all emergency situations throughout the hospital.
• Provides emergency equipment for first response of outlying properties and facilities.
• May administer initial first aid as appropriate, request triple team as required, and/or EMS based on location and severity of the situation.
• Maintains firearm qualification standards as set forth by the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• None required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Spontaneous running of 300 meters, approximately 2 minutes of continuous physical conflict on an occasional basis.
• Dragging loads of approximately 200 lbs.
• Driving vehicles for up to 60 continuous minutes.
• Must be able to perform duties while wearing a gun belt and protective vest.

• Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Patrols on foot and in motor vehicles Cleveland Clinic properties, satellite areas and adjacent city streets.
• Investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on and off the premises.
• Exercises statutory and policy authority in making arrests and apprehensions, up to and including use of deadly force.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of police and security-related incidents.
• Interviews witnesses, gathers facts and documents all investigative activities and incidents.
• Testifies in court and hearings when involved in arrest situations and/or when involved in an assist role.
• Responds to all emergency situations throughout the hospital.
• Provides emergency equipment for first response of outlying properties and facilities.
• May administer initial first aid as appropriate, request triple team as required, and/or EMS based on location and severity of the situation.
• Maintains firearm qualification standards as set forth by the department.
• Other duties as assigned