Police Officer

Job Description

Under direct/indirect supervision, enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses and arrest offenders. Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of patients, staff, visitors and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of the Midland County Hospital District dba Midland Memorial Hospital.

Exercise independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Directors for the Midland County Hospital District and the Director of Security departmental policies and procedures.

Under direct/indirect supervision, enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses and arrest offenders. Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of patients, staff, visitors and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of the Midland County Hospital District dba Midland Memorial Hospital.

Exercise independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Directors for the Midland County Hospital District and the Director of Security departmental policies and procedures.

• As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and workstation may be changed by the department.
• Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ensure the safety of all patients, physicians, guests, visitors, and employees of the Hospital.
• Investigate criminal and non-criminal incidents reported to the MCHD Police Department and prepare detailed, written reports of the incidents.
• Establish a high-visibility profile throughout the Hospital and District-owned properties to aid in deterring criminal activity.
• Preserve peace using all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Provide service, information and directions to any person on the Midland County Hospital Districts campus.
• Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and recover stolen or lost property.
• Attempt to locate missing people.
• Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings.
• Prepare reports on all activities, filing them with the supervising officer.
• Discuss cases with prosecuting attorneys, prepare evidence and appear as a witness in court.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing a clean uniform with all insignia clean and polished.
• Maintain and regularly clean your issued duty gear (duty weapon, taser, magazines, belt and keepers). Ensure your gear is safe and operable at all times.
• Perform routine walking patrol throughout the interior of all Midland County Hospital District properties.
• Conduct floor-to-floor security patrol and security clocking rounds.
• Complete predetermined locking and unlocking of doors.
• Transport money, medications, and lost and found items according to policy.
• Patrol the exterior of Midland County Hospital District properties on foot and by using Security vehicles.
• Patrol parking lots, driveways, and emergency traffic areas to detect traffic hazards, parking violations, and deter criminal activity.
• Assist with patient, visitor, guest, and employee vehicle problems when requested.
• Check exterior doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are operational and in good repair.
• Perform locking and unlocking of parking facility entrances.
• Provide police presence in parking facilities during shift change to promote an atmosphere of safety.
• Provide routine and special assignments in the Emergency Department.
• Respond immediately to code situations and emergency calls for assistance.
• Assist with Medivac operations as needed.
• Assist with restraints ordered in line with Department and Hospital policy.
• Effect arrest and issue trespass warnings as directed by law and Hospital policy.
• Assist in receiving, securing, and transporting law…