Police Officer

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.

Safeguards and properly records all evidence or other property coming into their custody.

Performs traffic directing duties as necessary. Controls traffic flow in various entrances and exits to parking lots. Ensures driveways and emergency entrances are kept clear. Assists with traffic during snow removal operation. Ensures that emergency vehicle lanes are kept clear at all times.

Reports punctually to all assignments and responds immediately to all emergencies.

Greets patients, visitors and others in a courteous manner and assists those seeking directions.

Reports questionable conditions, incidents, and discrepancies to supervisor or others.

Maintains radio communication at all times.

Position 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 Required: 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.
• Preferred: Three (3) years of prior law enforcement experience preferred. POST certified, academy trained officers.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

Ability to mobilize quickly and efficiently. Position requires walking and standing for long periods in all weather conditions. May be exposed to bodily fluids and environmental hazards.

Benefits

The hiring range is $20.86 - $37.54. Final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.