Police Officer (Full-Time/Nights)

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep property and persons free from risk; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned area. Responds to emergencies, fire alarms, hazardous material incidents. Deals with conflict, confrontation, and stressful situations on a routine basis. Establishes a uniformed police presence by patrolling Geisinger property to deter criminal activity, investigate criminal events, document activities, and take appropriate police action when necessary and within the scope of Geisinger policy. Must be physically able to provide the essential services of the position.

Job Duties

• Conducts routine patrols on foot or vehicle of assigned areas; enforces hospital rules of conduct; completes detailed reports as required.

• Respond to acts of violence at Geisinger owned or controlled properties and potentially engage in the use of force as governed by Pennsylvania Law and Geisinger policy.

• Carry, properly handle, maintain proficiency, and be able to deploy lethal and less lethal weapons as prescribed by federal/state law and Geisinger policy.

• Tasked with the ability to effect arrests for certain criminal offenses, and issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network.

• Perform as a Geisinger Security Officer when necessary.

• Handle and manage evidence pertaining to criminal incidents occurring in/on Geisinger owned properties.

• Directs traffic on hospital property; enforces traffic and parking regulations; assists patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems per policy and training.

• Operates security technology equipment including personal computers, CCTV systems, fire alarm system, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.

• Responds to requests for assistance involving patients in the assigned locations; assists in locating patients; assists Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment, as necessary.

• Assists and directs patients and visitors to areas on the Geisinger campus; furnishes and may aid disable persons or others in need of physical assistance upon arrival and departure from the Geisinger facility.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

• Experience: 2 years' experience in law enforcement

• Act 120 Training or equivalent (PA State Police Academy, out of state law enforcement academy, Federal Law enforcement academy).

• Act 235 certification (prerequisite).

• Chosen applicant's role is contingent upon successful completion of any related background checks and court petitions

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Law Enforcement (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Pennsylvania Act 501 Private Police Designation within 6 months - Pennsylvania State Police; Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Pennsylvania Act 235 Certification within 6 months - Pennsylvania State Police; Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.