UMMC Greenwood-UMMC PD-Police Officer-Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center – UMMC Greenwood is seeking a Police Officer (Full‑Time) to patrol an area, enforce laws, regulate traffic, protect lives, prevent crimes and safeguard property.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, patrolling on foot/vehicle, preparing incident reports, testifying in court, and administering basic first aid. Requires HS diploma/GED and 21+ years old; Mississippi driver’s license and post‑hire certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provides public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Responds to incoming calls regarding criminal activity, fire, automobile accidents, and other general emergency requests.
• Patrols assigned area on foot, bicycle, or automobile; identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities; testifies in court to present evidence or act as a witness.
• Administers emergency first‑aid treatment such as CPR as necessary; provides escort services to visitors and staff as applicable.
• Provides special service functions such as assisting individuals experiencing motor vehicle problems.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title

UMMC Greenwood – UMMC PD Police Officer (Full‑Time)

Job Summary

To patrol an assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, protect lives, prevent crimes and safeguard property.

Job Category

Professional and Technical

Organization

Greenwood – Police

Location

UMMC Greenwood

Job Requisition ID

R00051378

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED. Must be 21 years of age.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations

• Valid US Driver’s License. Mississippi Driver’s license required post‑hire within 30 days. Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training Certificate required post‑hire within 1 year.
• FEMA IC 100, 200, 700, and 800 certificates required post‑hire within 90 days.
• Completion of a pre‑employment drug screen required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to speak, read, and write. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, federal and state regulations, and UMMC rules. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote security operations for the protection of people, property, and institutions. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with public, patients, staff, and other team members. Ability to maintain firearm registration. Ability to maintain physical and personal standards. Ability to make sound judgments and react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Responds to incoming calls regarding criminal activity, fire, automobile accidents, and other general emergency requests.
• Patrols assigned area on foot, bicycle, or automobile; identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities; testifies in court to present evidence or act as a witness.
• Administers emergency first‑aid treatment such as CPR as necessary; provides escort services to visitors and staff as applicable.
• Provides special service functions such as assisting individuals experiencing motor vehicle problems.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood‑borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to off‑site locations, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation / Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly