Police Officer - Part Time

UPMC • Lititz, PA

6d • 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 responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and UPMC properties by enforcing rules, deterring criminal activity, investigating incidents, and responding to emergencies. The officer will be armed, monitor alarms, provide customer service, and may serve as a first responder to violent acts. The position may also involve shift supervision, organizing work, and providing daily instructions to staff. Opportunities for career advancement exist, including a Police Officer career step after 18 months with required certification and performance. A shift differential of $1.75 per hour is offered for non-traditional shifts, and Paid Time Off is accrued annually.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Act 235 Certification required prior to hire.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.
• 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category as per U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Level IAHSS Certification (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and UPMC owned and adjacent properties.
• Enforce UPMC rules and regulations to employees and the public.
• Establish a uniformed police presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds, and associated areas.
• Deter criminal activity, investigate criminal events, document activities, and take appropriate police action.
• 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 any violent act occurring at a UPMC location.
• 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.
• Support various types of investigations that have system-wide implications.
• Carry, properly handle, and be able to deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses using law enforcement applications.
• Perform 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, subpoenas, Protection From Abuse orders, 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, including detailed knowledge of physical layouts, working knowledge of site-specific policies and procedures, and ability to interact with differing management and customer bases.

Benefits

• Career Advancement: Police Officer career step after 18 months and leadership opportunities.
• Shift Differential: Enjoy an 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED