Police Officer

Police Officer Opportunity At UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital

Are you a law enforcement professional looking to join a team centered around our UPMC core values of Quality and Safety? UPMC is excited to be hiring for a Police Officer opportunity at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Assigned shift will be based upon hospital needs.

Why Choose UPMC?

Whether you are just starting your law enforcement career, retired, considering retirement, or looking for a change of pace from traditional law enforcement, UPMC offers :

• Generous Sign-On Bonus : Kickstart your journey with a $10,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a full-time position for two years.
• Promotional opportunities include a police officer career step after 18 months and leadership positions. The police officer career step requires Advanced Level IAHSS Certification (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) and a solid / strong performance rating.
• Shift differential of $1.75 / hour
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and their dependents

The Act 235 Certification is required prior to hire. The Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitution for Act 235. To learn more about Act 235 please visit https : / / www.psp.pa.gov / lethalweapons.

Purpose : Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. Enforces UPMC rules and regulations to both employees and the public. Establish a uniformed police presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, investigate criminal events, document activities, and take appropriate police action when necessary. Monitors security, fire, and environmental alarms. Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary. Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Serves as a first responder to any violent act occurring at a UPMC location. Will be armed with a firearm. Oversees the operations of assigned shift and formally leads the daily operations of the department. Organizes and assigns work and provides daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.

Responsibilities :

High School diploma or equivalent. Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) basic training program (Act 120) or equivalent (PA State Police Academy training, out of state Police Academy), OR Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers), OR Federal Agent (to include but not limited to FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal, Veteran's Administration) OR Military Police Training, OR Five years of prior law enforcement experience (to include Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Probation / Parole Officer, Liquor Enforcement Officer, Fish / Game Commission and / or Park police officer) wherein a firearm was an essential tool and at a minimum, annual firearm training and qualification was maintained.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran