Police Officer

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

22h•$28 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

Requirements

HS Diploma required.
Trained Police Officers must have attended the bridge or full-time academy authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).
All candidates must obtain certification as a law-enforcement Police Officer by the Massachusetts Peace Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.
In addition to POST certification, all candidates must obtain their warrant of appointment as a Special State Police Officer (SSPO).
Qualifying candidates for the position will have a 90-day review period for Massachusetts State Police (MSP) review and certification.
Applicants must be age twenty-one (21) at time of application.
A valid Driver's License is required.
Must possess and maintain a Massachusetts Class A Large Capacity License to Carry Firearms.
All Police Officers must meet and maintain POST certified credentials.
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De-Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training required within 120 days of hire.
BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

A.S. or bachelors degree in criminal justice or other course of study is preferred.
Three (3) years of prior law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police or designee, the Police Officer patrols assigned areas of property used, owned, and occupied Southcoast Health.
Support weapons screening operations.
Conduct foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols of Southcoast properties.
Perform traffic duties.
Conduct investigations.
Promote crime prevention.
Assist with community service and provide community policing functions to the Southcoast community.
Respond to service requests, emergencies and other duties, as assigned.
Conduct criminal investigations, make lawful arrests and seek criminal process in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws.
Provide court testimony when necessary.
Be cross-trained and eligible to work at other Southcoast hospital and offsite locations as needed.