Police Officer

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health’s Police Department is seeking dedicated officers to patrol and secure hospital campuses, respond to emergencies, and enforce laws while providing courteous service to patients and staff. The role includes investigations, evidence handling, and maintaining security across multiple sites.

Applicants must complete the MA police academy or be certified, hold a Class A firearms license, and obtain POST/SSPO certification.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school education with additional specialized courses.
• All candidates must attend a full-time police academy in MA.
• Must be able to obtain POST certification and MSTP/SSPO approvals.
• First Responder requirements, Driver's License, OCAT and in-service classes.
• Must hold a Class A firearms license in MA.
• CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Officers must complete annual firearms training.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties involving safety, security, and related activities.
• Patrols properties owned, leased and occupied by UMass Memorial Health Care, ensuring protection and reporting any issues.
• Creates and maintains a sense of safety and security across properties, exemplifying courteous and ethical service.
• Conducts investigations as directed; submits reports and testifies when needed.
• Ensure that prisoners in care and custody are safely transported and processed according to policies.
• Secures and records all evidence or property in custody.
• Directs traffic as needed; maintains clear driveways and emergency lanes; assists with snow removal operations.
• Responds punctually to assignments and emergencies.
• Greet patients, visitors and others courteously and assist with directions.
• Report questionable conditions and discrepancies to supervisor; maintain radio communications.

Education

Equivalent to high school education plus additional specialized courses

Attend a full-time police academy (authorized by the MA Municipal Police Training Committee)

Certification as a law enforcement officer by MSTP and SSPO

First Responder, Driver's License, OCAT and in-service classes

Class A license to carry firearms in Massachusetts

CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire/transfer

Annual firearms training completion

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Scheduled Hours: 40

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities

• 1. Performs a variety of duties involving safety, security, and related activities.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Ensure that all prisoners in their care and custody are safely transported and processed in accordance with Departmental Policies/Procedures.
• 6. Secures and properly records all evidence or other property coming into their custody.
• 7. Performs traffic directing duties as necessary. Controls traffic flow in various entrances and exits to parking lots. Ensures driveways and emergency entrances are kept clear. Assists with traffic during snow removal operation. Ensures that emergency vehicle lanes are kept clear at all times.
• 8. Reports punctually to all assignments and responds immediately to all emergencies.
• 9. Greets patients, visitors and others in a courteous manner and assists those seeking directions.
• 10. Reports questionable conditions, incidents, and discrepancies to supervisor or others. Maintains radio communication at all times.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

UMass Memorial Police Department considers both entry level and academy trained officers.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. Equivalent to high school education plus addition specialized courses.
• 2. Entry level candidates will be required to attend a full-time police academy authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee.
• 3. 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).
• 4. First Responder, Driver's License, OCAT and in-service classes required.
• 5. Class A license to carry firearms in Massachusetts required.
• 6. CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire/transfer into this job as a condition of employment.
• 7. Officers must successfully complete the annual firearms training.