Police Officer

UMC Health System
Colorado Springs
Full-time

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Job Summary

The Police Officer at UMC will provide security support to the main hospital and hospital annex, where assigned, to ensure safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff

Reports to : Police Captain

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :

  • Assist UMC Security Officers as needed
  • Patrols the Emergency Center inside and outside to ensure the safety and security of the faculty, patients, visitors, and employees
  • Assist in responding to emergency calls and situations into the hospital
  • Gather evidence, investigate unauthorized activity and violations
  • Enforce all state laws within the UMC property
  • Enforce traffic laws within the UMC complex
  • All other assigned duties related to UMC Police Department

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a peace officer

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire
  • Texas Peace Officer license in good standing
  • Valid class C Texas Driver License

Skills and Abilities

  • High degree of knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures
  • Working knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and management
  • Ability to apply methods and techniques used to provide a full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention
  • Communicates effectively with patients, family of patients, visitors, and community partners

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has much interaction with all departments and department leaders within UMC

Physical Capabilities

Extremely heavy physical effort (lift / carry up to 50lbs or more). Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / walking and at times running.

Position may also involve lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, squatting, and crouching at times

Environmental Working Conditions

This position is exposed to indoor and outdoor changing temperatures. Exposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals is high.

Direct Reports

N / A

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  • Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. *
  • 11 days ago
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