Police Officer - Part Time

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 Lititz Hospital. Assigned shift will be based upon hospital needs.

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 $7,500 sign-on bonus when you commit to a position for two years.
• 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 $1.75 per hour for working non-traditional shifts.
• Time Off:
  Accrue Paid Time Off annually
• Team and community:
  Join one of the largest private police forces in Pennsylvania and work with a dedicated team across the UPMC network. Hear from our employees:
  Team Interviews & UPMC Police Video.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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. 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 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. Oversees the operations of assigned shift and formally leads the daily operations of the department.

Organizes and assigns work, and provides daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.

• 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.