Police Officer, 40 Hours, Nights

Major Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties involving safety, security, and related activities.

Patrols properties owned, leased and occupied by UMass Memorial Health Care ensuring the protection of persons and property, being observant for criminal activity, or anything which might endanger life, health, and safety or result in theft or damage to property and reports same for the appropriate action to be taken.

Creates and maintains a sense of safety and security on all UMass Memorial Healthcare properties enhancing public interest of law enforcement and for the Medical Center by constant example of courteous and ethical service.

Conducts investigations as directed. Submits professional and accurate reports.

Makes lawful arrests in accordance with MA General Law Chap. 22c Sec. 63 and provides testimony court as necessary.

Ensure that all prisoners in their care and custody are safely transported and processed in accordance with Departmental Policies/Procedures.

Qualifications

• Required: Equivalent to high school education plus addition specialized courses.
• Entry level candidates will be required to attend a full-time police academy authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee.
• Academy trained and entry level officers must be able to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) and through the Massachusetts State Police (SSPO) First Responder, Driver’s License, OCAT and in-service classes required.
• Class A license to carry firearms in Massachusetts required.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire/transfer into this job as a condition of employment.
• Officers must successfully complete the annual firearms training.

Experience/Skills

• Must have good communication skills and be able to deal with the general public.
• Must also be able to work under sometimes-stressful conditions and maintain a calm composure.
• Three (3) years of prior law enforcement experience preferred.
• POST certified, academy trained officers.

Benefits

$3,000 sign on bonus!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.