Police Officer

Are you a dedicated law enforcement professional who values quality and safety? Look no further! UPMC is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for Sr. Police Officer II, Part-Time, to join our dynamic team at UPMC Altoona 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:

• Career Advancement: Police Officer career step after 18 months and leadership opportunities. The police officer career step requires Advanced Level IAHSS Certification (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) and a solid/strong performance rating.
• Shift Differential: Enjoy an extra $1.60 per hour for working non-traditional shifts.
• Time Off: Accrue Paid Time Off annually

The Act 235 Certification is required prior to hire. The Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitution for Act 235. To learn more about Act 235 please visit https://www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons.

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 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. Responds to and resolve 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 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, subpoenas, Protection From Abuse, etc.
• May function as a shift supervisor as needed to oversee the operations of assigned shifts 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.