Campus Police Officer

Singing River Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Police Officer to perform general public safety, law enforcement duties, and investigations to protect lives and hospital property.

The role requires the ability to handle high-stress situations, strong communication, and a professional appearance. You must have a high school diploma (some college preferred), and at least one year of law enforcement experience with BLEOST standards and de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Minimum 1 year law enforcement experience.
• BLEOST standards compliance and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Public safety, law enforcement duties, and investigation.
• Protect life and property; apprehend criminals.
• Investigate incidents and testify in court when subpoenaed.

Skills

Public safety

Communication skills

De-escalation training

Court testimony

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift

Three 12-hour shifts and four 12-hour shifts

Location:

Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview

The Police Officer performs general public safety, law enforcement duties and investigation in the protection of life and property. He/She is responsible for the prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to criminal acts and incidents. The Police Officer must be confident, even tempered, tolerant, and knowledgeable of law enforcement procedures and techniques. He/she must have a neat appearance, demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills; and exhibit the ability to work quickly and effectively in difficult situations. The position requires respect for the rights, property and privacy of others, displaying a professional image at all times. The Police Officer must be able to interrelate well with all hospital departments (all levels of supervision and management) and employees, patients, visitors, medical staff members, the public and local law enforcement agencies. He/She must demonstrate respect for the rights, property and privacy of others; and display a professional image at all times. The Officer will be required to investigate incidents or unusual occurrences, provide appropriate follow up and documentation, and testifying in a court of law when requested to do so by subpoena. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High school diploma, or equivalent, required. Some college or Associate’s degree preferred.

License

N/A

Certifications

Ability to meet MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training certification requirements. Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience required as a law enforcement officer and meet minimum standards outlined by BLEOST (Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training).

Reports To

Director of Campus Police and/or Lieutenant of Police

Supervises

None

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together.