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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Primary Location
Burnet CampusDepartment
Protective ServicesShift
Night (United States of America)Schedule
Full timeWeekly Hours
40FTE
1Employee Status
Regular
*Expected Starting Pay Range
$24.56 - $30.75*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication- Monitor NOAA weather radio and weather radar for inclement weather information/alerts and communicate as necessary. Utilize Mass Notification system when receiving a request to send out a mass notification regarding security and other situations. Handle information calls from employees, visitors, and the general public who need general or security information. Appropriately direct callers as needed.
System Monitoring- Monitor, dispatch resources and communicate as required for a variety of systems. Monitoring these critical systems includes monitoring troubles in fire system ensuring proper documentation that is in compliance with Joint Commission standards and notification of maintenance. Monitor medical gases evaluating if switching to reserve or repair is needed. Receive Code Blues and based upon evaluation route to the appropriate response team. Also, included is evaluating alarms from the access control system and triaging door problems to determine appropriate response i.e., security officer, maintenance, security systems team, or with authorization the security integrator.
Support- Provide maintenance dispatch coverage. Control, and sign out master keys, maintenance vehicle keys, maintenance radio and other keys to authorized personnel as needed. Control and issue shredder bin keys to employees approved by their supervisor to retrieve documents mistakenly placed in bin. Utilize SAFE program to assign physical access and activate/deactivate badges based on established criteria, troubleshoot non-working badges. Cover garage intercom calls for parking and transportation, during breaks, absences, non-operational hours and 24-hour coverage on weekend and holidays. Dispatch escorts to the morgue.
Process Improvement- Improve organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to the division for discussions. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees.
Dispatch- Maintains the Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) to monitor location of officers at all CCHMC locations to determine availability for activities and for officer safety. Document calls/activity. Maintain radio communication with all officers. Dispatch officers for, but not limited to, distress calls, panic alarms, emergency calls due to disorderly, disruptive, combative or potentially violent individuals, security escorts, motorist assists, auto accidents, etc.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability