Police Officer

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to ensure the safety of its hospital environment. This role involves maintaining security, responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in law enforcement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with good judgement. Join a team committed to protecting patients and staff while contributing to a safe healthcare environment. If you're passionate about public safety and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years law enforcement experience required.
• Must obtain Pennsylvania ACT 501 Private Police Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of the campus and control access to the hospital.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce laws to ensure a secure environment.

Skills

Good judgement under stressful situations

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proper handling of use of force

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pennsylvania ACT 235 Lethal Weapons Certification

ACT 120 Municipal Police Certification

Job description

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This position is to protect the hospital's assets and human resources in the interest of loss prevention, life safety and quality patient care. The Police Department has a Department objective of Keeping You Safe.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pennsylvania ACT 235 Lethal Weapons Certification.
• Pennsylvania ACT 501 Private Police Officer Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Drivers License
• Child Abuse History Clearance, Child Abuse FBI Fingerprinting, PA State Background Check. Must not have a criminal background check record with an offense higher than a summary offense.
  
  

Experience

• 2 years law enforcement experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• ACT 120 Municipal Police Certification
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for functions necessary to maintain the safety of the campus. Controls access to hospital and specific areas. Appropriately handles disruptive visitors, patients and staff by verbal communication, physical intervention, citations, and arrest when necessary. Responds to codes, alerts, and drills as directed by procedure. Employs preventive patrol practices. Monitors CCTV.
• Communicates with the appropriate persons with the systems provided to assure that information is shared when appropriate to complete the mission and values of Uniontown Hospital without loss of confidentiality. Completes reports timely and accurately. Meets with other law enforcement agencies related to issues that have or may affect the organization. Enforce the parking regulations.
• Understands and enforces the law to provide a safe environment for all those who enter the hospital campus. Meets with other departments when there is an issue related to safety or security that maybe or is an issue to determine the best
  
  

course of action. Responds quickly to and/or reacts swiftly to emergencies and in the best interest of the hospital.

• Maintains the skills necessary to maintain professional standards. Regular training with non/less-lethal and other weapons to assure an understanding of safety and skill. Passes the lethal weapons training with the appropriate score for handgun, shotgun and patrol rifle. Attends Defensive Tactics Training. Attends scheduled training program and passes the associated tests. Maintains control and accountability of cash transactions accurately.
• Assumes responsibility for personal development, continuing education, and professionalism. Assists in the training and orientation of new officers. Maintains department equipment. Maintains personal equipment that is used on the job so that it passes monthly inspection. Records and reports equipment malfunction. Initiates service work orders.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent working with the public.
• Work may occur on irregular hours, shifts, and weekends
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Proper handling of use of force.
• Complete and qualify with all department weapon systems and training as required.
• Good judgement under stressful situations.
• Ability to clearly communicate with all levels to effect positive outcomes
• Must possess efficient verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center

608 UNTWN Security

Address

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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