UPMC
Sr. Police Officer II, Part-Time – Lititz Hospital
Are you a dedicated law enforcement professional who values quality and safety? UPMC is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Police Officer II, Part‑Time, to join our dynamic team at UPMC Lititz Hospital. Shift assignments will be based on hospital needs.
Why Choose UPMC?
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: 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 performance rating.
Shift Differential: Enjoy an extra $1.75 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. Visit https://www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons for more on Act 235.
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. 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.
Responsibilities
Handle evidence control pertaining to UPMC initiated criminal investigations.
Respond to acts of extreme violence at UPMC owned or controlled properties with the potential to require deployment of deadly force as dictated by UPMC policy.
Support investigations that have system‑wide implication.
Carry, properly handle, and be able to deploy a firearm.
Issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses using the PA Justice Network and perform other law enforcement duties as necessary.
Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
Perform as a Security Officer when necessary.
Escalate problems and concerns to management’s attention.
Transport those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoenas, Protection From Abuse orders, etc.
Act as shift supervisor as needed to oversee operations of the assigned shift and formally lead daily operations of the department, organize and assign work, and provide daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.
Provide support at various UPMC facilities, including detailed knowledge of the physical layout of multiple facilities, working knowledge of site‑specific policies and procedures, and the ability to effectively interact with differing management and customer bases from site to site.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) basic training program (Act 120) or equivalent (PA State Police Academy training, out of state Police Academy), OR
Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, OR
Federal Agent (to include but not limited to FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal, Veteran’s Administration), OR
Military Police Training, OR
Five years of prior law enforcement experience (to include Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Probation/Parole Officer, Liquor Enforcement Officer, Fish/Game Commission and/or Park police officer) wherein a firearm was an essential tool and at a minimum, annual firearm training and qualification was maintained.
Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
Must be available for all shifts.
Officers are required to wear a bullet‑proof vest.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Act 235 with Firearms – Act 235 with successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules required prior to hire.
Meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
Successfully complete UPMC Police Training upon hire.
Successful completion of all UPMC mandated weapons and firearms training.
Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard (physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies).
Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.
Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category as per U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Driver’s License.
Act 235 with Firearms with renewal.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
Act 33 with renewal.
Act 34 with renewal.
Act 501.
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Seniorities: Not Applicable.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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Why Choose UPMC?
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: 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 performance rating.
Shift Differential: Enjoy an extra $1.75 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. Visit https://www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons for more on Act 235.
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. 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.
Responsibilities
Handle evidence control pertaining to UPMC initiated criminal investigations.
Respond to acts of extreme violence at UPMC owned or controlled properties with the potential to require deployment of deadly force as dictated by UPMC policy.
Support investigations that have system‑wide implication.
Carry, properly handle, and be able to deploy a firearm.
Issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses using the PA Justice Network and perform other law enforcement duties as necessary.
Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
Perform as a Security Officer when necessary.
Escalate problems and concerns to management’s attention.
Transport those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoenas, Protection From Abuse orders, etc.
Act as shift supervisor as needed to oversee operations of the assigned shift and formally lead daily operations of the department, organize and assign work, and provide daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.
Provide support at various UPMC facilities, including detailed knowledge of the physical layout of multiple facilities, working knowledge of site‑specific policies and procedures, and the ability to effectively interact with differing management and customer bases from site to site.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) basic training program (Act 120) or equivalent (PA State Police Academy training, out of state Police Academy), OR
Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, OR
Federal Agent (to include but not limited to FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal, Veteran’s Administration), OR
Military Police Training, OR
Five years of prior law enforcement experience (to include Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Probation/Parole Officer, Liquor Enforcement Officer, Fish/Game Commission and/or Park police officer) wherein a firearm was an essential tool and at a minimum, annual firearm training and qualification was maintained.
Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
Must be available for all shifts.
Officers are required to wear a bullet‑proof vest.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Act 235 with Firearms – Act 235 with successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules required prior to hire.
Meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
Successfully complete UPMC Police Training upon hire.
Successful completion of all UPMC mandated weapons and firearms training.
Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard (physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies).
Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.
Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category as per U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Driver’s License.
Act 235 with Firearms with renewal.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
Act 33 with renewal.
Act 34 with renewal.
Act 501.
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Seniorities: Not Applicable.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UPMC by 2x.
Get notified about new Police Officer jobs in Lititz, PA.
Lancaster, PA $43,397.00-$55,436.00 1 month ago.
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