BRAVE Officer

Company: Akron Childrens Hospital
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Job Description:

About Us Akron Children?s Hospital is one of the largest independent pediatric hospitals in the U.S., and ranked among the best children?s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Our dedicated staff serves nearly 900,000 patient visits per year through our 2 hospital campuses and a large network of locations offering primary and specialty care. We are leading the way to healthier futures for children and communities through expert medical care, research, and prevention and wellness programs. As a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University and other universities, we train new generations of pediatricians, specialists, nurses and pharmacists every year. OUR PROMISES To treat every child as we would our own To treat others as they would like to be treated To turn no child away for any reason We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive. 40 hours/week 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.? Rotating weekends & holidays Summary: The Behavioral Health?s Response Against Violence Escalation (BRAVE) Officer patrols assigned areas of the Hospital campus in order to maintain an orderly and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Engages with patients and promotes a safe and therapeutic environment while enforcing Hospital policies and procedures, and applicable laws. De-escalates fear and tension in patients, visitors, and staff. Upholds the mission, vision, values and customer service standards of Children?s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA). Responsibilities: 1. Patrol assigned areas providing a highly visible presence, working independently with minimal to no supervision. 2. Responds to critical incidents, alarms and all calls requesting Department of Public Safety services. 3. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively via two way radio, computer, email, telephone, and verbal communications. 4. Assess, plan, communicate and engage in crisis avoidance and interventions. 5. Ability to effectively de-escalate fear and tension in patients and staff using de-escalation and other communication techniques. 6. Collects behavioral crisis data and records information from Behavioral Health Units. 7. Instructs Aggression Management training courses. 8. Assists Police Officers in the arrest and detention of suspects and performs the job duties of Officer when required. 9. Complete and successfully pass Field Training with a Field Training Officer (FTO). 10. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by Supervision or Command Staff. Other information: Technical Expertise Education and Experience 1. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire. 2. High School Diploma or equivalent. 3. Associate?s Degree in a related field. In lieu of an Associate?s degree, possess a minimum of three years of job related experience in law enforcement/hospital private security setting, or combination of Secondary education and job related experience. 4. Relevant experience in behavioral health crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and training. 5. Possesses a valid Ohio driver?s license (and ability to obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by the CHMCA insurance carrier?s requirements to operate CHMCA vehicles) and reliable transportation to report to alternate sites. 6. Successful completion of the OPOTA Private Security Academy and OPOTA 20 hour firearms certification or OPOTA Basic Police Academy. (Must complete 20 hour firearms within 90 days after hire) 7. Required to achieve and maintain department?s qualifying firearms standards for duration of employment. 8. Successfully complete thorough background investigation. 9. Demonstrate psychological fitness commensurate with the role of an armed officer, evaluated by a Psychologist designated by the Department of Public Safety Director and Chief. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Position: MAINTENANCE SECURITY

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