Police Officer - Part Time

UPMC • Lititz, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious law enforcement professional for a Part-Time Sr. Police Officer II position at UPMC Lititz Hospital. This role is ideal for individuals at any stage of their law enforcement career, including those retired or seeking a change. UPMC offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment, career advancement opportunities, shift differentials, and paid time off. As part of one of Pennsylvania's largest private police forces, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment across the UPMC network.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess Act 235 Certification with Firearms prior to hire.
• Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitution for Act 235.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations.
• Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Required to wear a bullet proof vest.
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.
• Meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category.
• Possess a Driver's License.
• Possess Act 235 with Firearms with renewal.
• Possess Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
• Possess Act 33 with renewal.
• Possess Act 34.
• Possess Act 34 with renewal.
• Possess Act 501.
• Possess Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• 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).
• Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.
• Federal Agent (to include but not limited to FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal, Veteran’s Administration).
• Military Police Training.
• 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.
• Advanced Level IAHSS Certification (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) for career advancement.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff on UPMC properties.
• Enforce UPMC rules and regulations.
• Deter criminal activity by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds, and associated areas.
• Investigate criminal events and document activities.
• Take appropriate police action when necessary.
• Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms.
• Respond to and resolve problems, disputes, and unusual circumstances.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Serve as a first responder to violent acts.
• Oversee operations of assigned shift and lead daily operations.
• Organize and assign work, and provide daily instructions to staff.
• Handle evidence control for UPMC initiated criminal investigations.
• Respond to acts of extreme violence with potential for deadly force deployment.
• Support system-wide investigations.
• Carry, handle, and deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations using law enforcement applications.
• Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances.
• Perform as a Security Officer when necessary.
• Escalate problems and concerns to management.
• Transport individuals subject to criminal arrest.
• Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants and subpoenas.
• Provide support at various UPMC facilities, requiring knowledge of physical layouts, site-specific policies, and interaction with different management and customer bases.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus when you commit to a position for two years.
• Career Advancement: Police Officer career step after 18 months and leadership opportunities.
• Shift Differential: Extra $1.75 per hour for working non-traditional shifts.
• Time Off: Accrue Paid Time Off annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED