Police Officer

Intermountain Health

1d • $28 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer provides law enforcement and preservation of public peace and safety for hospital patients, guests, and employees within a hospital and surrounding facilities. This position is designated as an armed police officer role and requires the incumbent to be currently employed as a peace officer in good standing within the state of the employing facility. Essential Functions Provides a police presence in all areas of the facility. Monitors and controls access to sensitive areas of the hospital. Utilizes department issued equipment, including firearm, while on duty in accordance with Intermountain and law enforcement policy and state law. Maintains public safety, respond to incidents, and supports hospital staff in managing security concerns. Facilitates communication between external law enforcement and healthcare teams, provides orientation to external police officers, and addresses any concerns or incidents. Collaborates with external police officers, reports suspicious or criminal activity, and provides necessary access and information within legal and ethical boundaries. Prepares shift reports regarding investigative actions and functions performed while on duty. Provides initial security assessments and patient/visitor restraints as appropriate. Assists hospital staff with combative or troublesome patients. May assist with Trauma patients, families, Life Flight, or other emergent situations.

Requirements

• Must be a Police Officer (POST certified) in good standing within the state of the employing facility.
• Must be authorized and qualified to carry a firearm in the course of duty.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, web-based applications.
• Police officers must adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and integrity while on hospital premises.
• Officers should be mindful of the sensitive nature of medical environments and minimize disruption to patient care.
• Uniforms and identification must be clearly displayed at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Independent Work
• Anticipating Interventions
• De-escalation Tactics
• Compassion
• Communication
• Safety
• Security
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Security Operations
• Situational Awareness
• Decision Making

Responsibilities

• Provides a police presence in all areas of the facility.
• Monitors and controls access to sensitive areas of the hospital.
• Utilizes department issued equipment, including firearm, while on duty in accordance with Intermountain and law enforcement policy and state law.
• Maintains public safety, respond to incidents, and supports hospital staff in managing security concerns.
• Facilitates communication between external law enforcement and healthcare teams, provides orientation to external police officers, and addresses any concerns or incidents.
• Collaborates with external police officers, reports suspicious or criminal activity, and provides necessary access and information within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Prepares shift reports regarding investigative actions and functions performed while on duty.
• Provides initial security assessments and patient/visitor restraints as appropriate.
• Assists hospital staff with combative or troublesome patients.
• May assist with Trauma patients, families, Life Flight, or other emergent situations.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

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