Police Officer

UPMC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Career advancement

Shift differential

Annual merit increase

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UPMC Northwest Hospital is looking for a Sr. Police Officer II to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will patrol UPMC campuses, enforce rules, deter crime, and respond to incidents, serving as a first responder to violent acts.

You will be armed and may supervise daily department operations. Join one of Pennsylvania's largest private police forces, with opportunities for advancement, a generous sign-on bonus for full-time two-year commitment, shift differential,

Qualifications

• Act 235 certification required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Handle evidence control for UPMC investigations.
• Respond to acts of extreme violence that may require deadly force as dictated by policy.
• May support investigations with system-wide implications.
• Carry, properly handle, and deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations using PA Justice Network and related apps.
• Investigate incidents reported by staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
• Perform as a Security Officer when necessary.
• Escalate problems to Management's attention.
• Transport arrestees and prosecute individuals.
• Serve legal documents such as warrants or subpoenas.
• May function as shift supervisor and lead daily operations.
• Provide site-to-site support and knowledge of facility layouts and procedures.

Job description

Are you a dedicated law enforcement professional who values quality and safety? Look no further! UPMC is excited to announce the opportunity for a Sr. Police Officer II opening at UPMC Northwest Hospital.

Why Choose UPMC?

Whether you are just starting your law enforcement career, retired, considering retirement, or looking for a change of pace from traditional law enforcement, UPMC offers:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Kickstart your journey with a $15,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a full-time position for two years.
• Career Advancement: Take advantage of promotional and leadership opportunities to grow your career.
• Shift Differential: Enjoy an additional $1.60 per hour for working non-traditional shifts.
• Annual Merit Increase: Receive yearly pay boosts based on your performance.
• Benefits: UPMC offers world-class health benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and much more.
• Team and community: Join one of the largest private police forces in Pennsylvania and work with a dedicated team across the UPMC network. Hear from our employees: Team Interviews & UPMC Police Video.
  Note: The Act 235 Certification is required prior to hire. The Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitute for the Act 235. To learn more about Act 235, please visit the Pennsylvania State Police website.

Purpose:

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. Enforces UPMC rules and regulations to both employees and the public. Establish a uniformed police presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, investigate criminal events, document activities, and take appropriate police action when necessary. Monitors security, fire, and environmental alarms. Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary. Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Serves as a first responder to any violent act occurring at a UPMC location. Will be armed with a firearm. Oversees the operations of assigned shift and formally leads the daily operations of the department. Organizes and assigns work, and provides daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to handle evidence control pertaining to UPMC initiated criminal investigations
• Responds to acts of extreme violence at UPMC owned or controlled properties that have the potential to require the deployment of deadly force as dictated by UPMC policy.
• May be required to support various types of investigations that have system-wide implication
• Required to carry, properly handle, and be able to deploy a firearm.
• Tasked with the ability to issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses, using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network, and performing other law enforcement duties as necessary.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
• Must be able to perform as a Security Officer when necessary.
• Appropriately escalates problems and concerns to Management's attention.
• Will be responsible for the transportation of those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution
• May be required to serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoena, Protection From Abuse, etc.
• May 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.
• May be required to provide support at various UPMC facilities which would include: Detailed knowledge of the physical layout of multiple facilities. Working knowledge of site specific policies and procedures between sites. Ability to effectively interact with differing management and customer bases from site to site.