Police Officer

UMass Memorial Medical Center; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

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It is the responsibility of a UMass Memorial Police Officer to enforce the policies of the medical center and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The police officer will conduct foot and vehicle patrols, perform traffic duties, conduct investigations, promote crime prevention and assist with community service. The officer will make lawful arrests in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and provide court testimony when necessary.

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

Position Qualifications:

License / Certification / Education:

Required:

• Equivalent to high school education plus additional 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:

Required:

• 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.

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.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stipend program for department instructors and special assignments
• Employer funded pension program
• 401k with employee match
• Generous opportunities for training and professional development