Police Officer

UPMC • Altoona, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking dedicated law enforcement professionals for Sr. Police Officer II positions at UPMC Altoona. This role is primarily for the night shift but may require availability for other shifts. UPMC offers a supportive environment for those starting their careers, considering retirement, or seeking a change. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and UPMC properties by enforcing rules, deterring criminal activity, investigating incidents, monitoring alarms, and responding to emergencies. The role involves serving as a first responder to violent acts, carrying a firearm, and potentially overseeing shift operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Act 235 with Firearms - Act 235 with successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules required prior to hire.
• Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
• Successfully complete UPMC Police Training upon hire.
• Successful completion of all UPMC mandated weapons and firearms training.
• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard: Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category as per U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• Act 235 with Firearms with renewal
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 501
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
• 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 sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Be able 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.
• Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle evidence control pertaining to UPMC initiated criminal investigations.
• Respond to acts of extreme violence at UPMC owned or controlled properties that have the potential to require the deployment of deadly force as dictated by UPMC policy.
• Support various types of investigations that have system-wide implication.
• Carry, properly handle, and be able to deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses, using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network, and performing other law enforcement duties as necessary.
• Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
• Perform as a Security Officer when necessary.
• Appropriately escalate problems and concerns to Management's attention.
• Be responsible for the transportation of those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
• Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoena, Protection From Abuse, etc.
• Function as a shift supervisor as needed to oversee the operations of assigned shift and formally lead the daily operations of the department, organize and assign work, and provide daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.
• Provide support at various UPMC facilities which would include: Detailed knowledge of the physical layout of multiple facilities. Working knowledge of site specific policies and procedures between sites. Ability to effectively interact with differing management and customer bases from site to site.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a full-time position for two years.
• Career Advancement: Promotional and leadership opportunities.
• Shift Differential: Additional $1.60 per hour for working non-traditional shifts.
• Annual Merit Increase: Yearly pay boosts based on performance.
• World-class health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED