Police Officer Trainee

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides sworn law enforcement services to protect patients, visitors, team members, and organizational assets across assigned facilities. Performs patrol, incident response, and enforcement activities to deter crime, respond to emergencies, and maintain a safe and secure environment. Ensures actions and decisions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The position serves Chambersburg and Waynesboro Hospitals on a full-time schedule of 80 hours per biweekly pay period, with stated hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Travel to sites across the system for assignments, trainings, meetings, or other supervisory reasons is estimated at 50% on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Criminology, Public Safety Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Basic Recruit Training Program certification, required upon hire.
Lethal Weapons Training Act Certification (Act 235), required within 90 days.
Act 501 Certification (Private Police Force court certification), required within 90 days.
Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
Successful completion of WellSpan Police Training, required within 90 days.
Valid driver's license in the current state of residence; driving record must meet WellSpan Risk Management requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years of law enforcement or public safety experience.

Responsibilities

Investigate criminal activity, safety incidents, and violations on WellSpan property by gathering information, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings.
Enforce applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including taking enforcement actions and initiating arrests when legally authorized and required.
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports and documentation related to incidents, investigations, enforcement actions, and patrol activities.
Maintain custody, handling, and documentation of evidence related to criminal or investigative matters in accordance with established procedures.
Operate law enforcement and security equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
Assist and support patients, visitors, and team members during routine operations and emergency situations.
Participate in required training, certification, and continuing education to obtain or maintain sworn status and operational readiness.
Coordinate with internal public safety partners and external emergency response agencies during incidents, investigations, or emergency responses.
Assist the security team with security operations as needed and when assigned.
Provide outstanding customer service, foster teamwork, and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information; develop alternative solutions; participate in group problem solving; and use reason when addressing emotional topics.
Participate in projects, details, or assignments as assigned by the Vice President of Public Safety.
Travel to system sites for assignments, trainings, meetings, or other supervisory reasons on an as-needed basis.