Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Public Safety - Main Campus - 3rd Shift
Full time
40The Armed Public Safety Officer is responsible for providing the highest level of safety and security for the hospital during normal day-to-day operations as well as emergency situations. This role ensures the enforcement of hospital security rules, regulations, and policies in a professional, respectful, low-key manner that aligns with the hospital’s mission, values, and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the children of the community.
The Armed Public Safety Officer works collaboratively with all hospital departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This position supports hospital-wide safety, infection prevention, emergency response initiatives, and patient transport responsibilities when needed.
The officer must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license, remain insurable under the hospital’s insurance carrier, and be capable of safely operating hospital vehicles when required.
This position requires successful completion of OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy) or OPOTA Private Security Academy certification within 12 months of hire.
Department Specific Job Details:
Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM, rotating weekends and holidays.
Education
High school diploma or GED required
Certifications
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license (No SR-22)
Must meet all eligibility requirements for coverage under the hospital’s insurance policy
Must be able to obtain OPOTA Private Security Academy certification or Basic Peace Officer certification within 12 months of hire
OPOTA certification preferred at time of hire
Experience
Previous law enforcement, military, corrections, hospital security, or armed security experience preferred
Experience working in healthcare or behavioral health environments preferred
Skills/Competencies
Must be able to lift and move heavy objects as required
Must be able to carry a department-issued firearm and successfully qualify with required department standards
Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to work effectively in high-stress and fast-paced environments
Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, and staff
Dayton Children's Hospital is the only facility in the region devoted to the health, safety and information needs of children and their families.
Dayton Children's is staffed by pediatricians, pediatric specialists and clinical staff with special training and experience in caring for children. In addition, everything from room decor to life-saving equipment in is designed with the comfort of children in mind.
As a regional referral center, Dayton Children's draws patients from a 20-county area that includes Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children's affiliation with Wright State University School of Medicine and accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations ensures young patients the finest pediatric care available.
Dayton Children's staff of over 200 physicians and residents includes primary care pediatricians as well as subspecialists in over 35 areas of pediatric medicine. Working as a team with the medical staff are more than 3500 employees and volunteers who share a commitment to quality care no matter what their specific titles or duties.
