Police Officer, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

14d•$22 - $39

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. It is the responsibility of a UMass Memorial Police Officer to enforce the policies of the medical center and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The police officer will conduct foot and vehicle patrols, perform traffic duties, conduct investigations, promote crime prevention and assist with community service. The officer will make lawful arrests in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and provide court testimony when necessary. UMass Memorial Police Department considers both entry level and academy trained officers.

Requirements

Equivalent to high school education plus addition specialized courses.
Entry level candidates will be required to attend a full-time police academy authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee.
Academy trained and entry level officers must be able to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) and through the Massachusetts State Police (SSPO)
First Responder, Driver’s License, OCAT and in-service classes required.
Class A license to carry firearms in Massachusetts required.
CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire/transfer into this job as a condition of employment.
Officers must successfully complete the annual firearms training.
Must have good communication skills and be able to deal with the general public.
Must also be able to work under sometimes-stressful conditions and maintain a calm composure.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of prior law enforcement experience preferred.
POST certified, academy trained officers.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties involving safety, security, and related activities.
Patrols properties owned, leased and occupied by UMass Memorial Health Care ensuring the protection of persons and property, being observant for criminal activity, or anything which might endanger life, health, and safety or result in theft or damage to property and reports same for the appropriate action to be taken.
Creates and maintains a sense of safety and security on all UMass Memorial Healthcare properties enhancing public interest of law enforcement and for the Medical Center by constant example of courteous and ethical service.
Conducts investigations as directed. Submits professional and accurate reports. Makes lawful arrests in accordance with MA General Law Chap. 22c Sec. 63 and provides testimony court as necessary.
Ensure that all prisoners in their care and custody are safely transported and processed in accordance with Departmental Policies/Procedures.

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