Police Officer

Job Opportunity at UMass Memorial Health

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available. UMass Memorial Health Entities include:

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)
• Health Alliance - Clinton (Leominster)
• Marlboro Hospital
• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)
• Community Healthlink Worcester
• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)

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.
• Creates and maintains a sense of safety and security on all UMass Memorial Healthcare properties.
• Conducts investigations as directed and makes lawful arrests in accordance with MA General Law Chap. 22c Sec. 63.
• Secures and properly records all evidence or other property coming into their custody.
• Performs traffic directing duties as necessary.
• 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.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education: Equivalent to high school education plus addition specialized courses. Officers must have completed the MA Special State Police academy, a MA certified Municipal Academy, or the 242 hour Reserve/Intermittent Academy in combination with an Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or as an Auxiliary/Seasonal officer in a MA Municipality for two or more years. First Responder, CPR, Driver's License, OCAT and in-service classes required. Class A license to carry firearms in Massachusetts required. Officers must successfully complete the annual firearms training.
• Experience/Skills: Minimum of one (1) year of prior law enforcement experience 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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.