Job Description

Are you a dedicated law enforcement professional who values quality and safety? Look no further! UPMC is excited to announce opportunities for Master Police Officer – Part Time at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Schedules will vary.

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:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Kickstart your journey with a $5,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a position for two years.
• Career Advancement: Take advantage of promotional and leadership opportunities to grow your career.
• Shift Differential: Enjoy an additional $1.60 per hour for working non-traditional shifts.
• Annual Merit Increase: Receive yearly pay boosts based on your performance.
• Community: Join one of the largest private police forces in Pennsylvania and be part of a close-knit team within the UPMC network.

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.

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 to both employees and the public. Patrols UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to prevent, investigate, and document arson, theft and vandalism and any other criminal activity. Monitors security, fire, and environmental alarms. Assists in follow-up as necessary. Responds 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.

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately escalates problems and concerns to Management’s attention.
• 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.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
• May be required to serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoena, Protection from Abuse, etc.
• 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.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
• Will be responsible for the transportation of those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution
• May be required to support various types of investigations that have system-wide implication
• Ability to handle evidence control pertaining to UPMC initiated criminal investigations
• 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.

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