Police Officer - Part Time

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.

• 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more on Act 235.

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.

• 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.

• 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…