Police Officer

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Shift differential: $1.60/hr

Annual merit increases

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UPMC is hiring experienced law enforcement professionals for Sr. Police Officer II and Master Police Officer roles at hospitals throughout Pittsburgh. You will patrol properties, deter crime, and respond as a first responder to safety threats, with opportunities for leadership across the network.

Candidates must have Act 235 Certification; Act 120 training is not a substitute. The role involves carrying a firearm and providing daily instruction to staff within a large private police force.

Qualifications

• Act 235 Certification required prior to hire.
• Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitute for Act 235.

Responsibilities

• Handle evidence control for UPMC-initiated criminal investigations.
• Respond to acts of extreme violence at UPMC properties, potentially deploying deadly force as dictated by policy.
• Carry, properly handle, and deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations using PA Justice Network and related systems.
• Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by staff, visitors, physicians, and patients.
• Transport individuals subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
• Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants and protection orders.
• Function as a shift supervisor and provide daily instructions to staff.
• May assist at various UPMC facilities as needed.

Education

Act 235 Certification

Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training

Job description

Join UPMC as a Sr. Police Officer II or Master Police Officer!

UPMC is hiring experienced law enforcement professionals for Sr. Police Officer II and Master Police Officer opportunities at hospitals throughout Pittsburgh. If you are committed to safety, service, and protecting the community, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to one of Pennsylvania’s largest private police forces. Schedule and job title vary by work location.

Why Choose UPMC?

Whether you are building your law enforcement career, preparing for retirement, recently retired, or seeking a new path in public safety, UPMC offers a supportive environment where your experience can make a meaningful impact.

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Kickstart your journey with a $10,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a full-time position for two years.
• Career growth: Take advantage of UPMC’s promotional and leadership opportunities to grow your career.
• Shift differential: Earn an additional $1.60 per hour for eligible non-traditional shifts.
• Annual merit increases: Receive yearly pay increases based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits: UPMC offers world-class health benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and 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.

Officers maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and all UPMC-owned and adjacent properties. Enforces UPMC rules and regulations for 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. Reacts 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 shifts and formally conducts the daily operations of the department. Organizes and assigns work, and provides daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Handle evidence control for UPMC-initiated criminal investigations.
• Respond to acts of extreme violence at UPMC-owned or controlled properties, potentially requiring the deployment of deadly force as dictated by UPMC policy.
• Carry, properly handle, and deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses, using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network.
• Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians, and patients.
• Transport individuals subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
• Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoenas, and Protection From Abuse orders.
• Function as a shift supervisor as needed, overseeing the operations of assigned shifts and providing daily instruction to staff.
• May be required to provide assistance at various UPMC facilities.