Sr. Police Officer II / Master Police Officer – Armed

Are you a law enforcement professional looking to join a team that’s centered around UPMC’s core value of Quality and Safety? UPMC is excited to be hiring for multiple Police Officer opportunities at hospitals in Pittsburgh. Schedules will vary. The position title and starting wage will vary by the work location.

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 of $1500 with a 2-year work commitment (Full Time)
• Promotional opportunities, including police officer career step after 18 months and leadership positions. 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 of $1.60/hour
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents

The Act 235 Certification is required prior to hire. The Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitution for the Act 235. To learn more about Act 235 please visit https://www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons. 
 
Purpose:
Officers maintain 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. Reacts 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 shifts and formally conducts 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 provide assistance to 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 accountable for the transportation of those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution
• May be required to serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoena, Protection From Abuse, etc.
• May function as a shift supervisor as needed to oversee the operations of assigned shift and formally conduct 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 assistance 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.