Police Officer

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep property and persons free from risk; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned area. Responds to emergencies, fire alarms, hazardous material incidents. Deals with conflict, confrontation, and stressful situations on a routine basis.

Establishes a uniformed police presence by patrolling Geisinger property to deter criminal activity, investigate criminal events, document activities, and take appropriate police action when necessary and within the scope of Geisinger policy. Must be physically able to provide the essential services of the position.

• Conduct routine patrols on foot or vehicle of assigned areas; enforce hospital rules of conduct; complete detailed reports as required.
• Respond to acts of violence at Geisinger owned or controlled properties and potentially engage in the use of force as governed by Pennsylvania Law and Geisinger policy.
• Carry, properly handle, maintain proficiency, and be able to deploy lethal and less lethal weapons as prescribed by federal/state law and Geisinger policy.
• Tasked with ability to effect arrests for certain criminal offenses, and issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network.
• Perform as a Geisinger Security Officer when necessary.
• Handle and manage evidence pertaining to criminal incidents occurring in/on Geisinger owned properties.
• Direct traffic on hospital property; enforce traffic and parking regulations; assist patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems per policy and training.
• Operate security technology equipment including personal computers, CCTV systems, fire alarm system, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.
• Respond to requests for assistance involving patients in the assigned locations; assist in locating patients; assist Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment, as necessary.
• Assist and direct patients and visitors to areas on the Geisinger campus; furnish and may aid disabled persons or others in need of physical assistance upon arrival and departure from the Geisinger facility.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of law enforcement experience.

Training: Act 120 training or equivalent (PA State Police Academy, out of state law enforcement academy, Federal Law enforcement academy). Act 235 certification (prerequisite).

Background: Chosen applicant contingent upon successful completion of any related background checks and court petitions.

Required: Graduate from Specialty Training Program.

Valid Driver’s License.

Communication.

Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and benefits for domestic partners.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.