About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. 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.

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.Ability to effectively de-escalate fear and tension in patients and staff using de-escalation and other communication techniques.

5.Collects behavioral crisis data and records information from Behavioral Health Units.

6.Instructs Aggression Management training courses.

7.Assists Police Officers in the arrest and detention of suspects and performs the job duties of Officer when required.

8.Complete and successfully pass Field Training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).

9.Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by Supervision or Command Staff.

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience assessing, plan, communicate and engage in crisis avoidance and interventions.

2.Experience in aggression management.

3.Experience de-escalating fear and tension in patients and staff using de-escalation and other communication techniques.

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 hours firearms certification or OPOTA Basic Police Academy.

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

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Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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