Police Officer

Join UPMC as a Sr. Police Officer II or Master Police Officer!


UPMC is hiring experienced law enforcement professionals for Sr. Police Officer II and Master Police Officer opportunities at hospitals throughout Pittsburgh. If you are committed to safety, service, and protecting the community, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to one of Pennsylvania's largest private police forces. Schedule and job title vary by work location.


Why Choose UPMC?


Whether you are building your law enforcement career, preparing for retirement, recently retired, or seeking a new path in public safety, UPMC offers a supportive environment where your experience can make a meaningful impact.

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Kickstart your journey with a $15,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a full-time position for two years.
• Career growth: Take advantage of UPMC's promotional and leadership opportunities to grow your career.
• Shift differential: Earn an additional $1.60 per hour for eligible non-traditional shifts.
• Annual merit increases: Receive yearly pay increases based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits: UPMC offers world-class health benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.
• Team and community: Join one of the largest private police forces in Pennsylvania and work with a dedicated team across the UPMC network. Hear from our employees: Team Interviews & UPMC Police Video .

Note: The Act 235 Certification is required prior to hire. The Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitute for the Act 235. To learn more about Act 235, please visit the Pennsylvania State Police website.


Officers maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and all UPMC-owned and adjacent properties. Enforces UPMC rules and regulations for 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. Reacts 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 shifts and formally conducts the daily operations of the department. Organizes and assigns work, and provides daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.


Responsibilities:

• Handle evidence control for UPMC-initiated criminal investigations.
• Respond to acts of extreme violence at UPMC-owned or controlled properties, potentially requiring the deployment of deadly force as dictated by UPMC policy.
• Carry, properly handle, and deploy a firearm.
• Issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses, using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network.
• Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by UPMC staff, visitors, physicians, and patients.
• Transport individuals subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
• Serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoenas, and Protection From Abuse orders.
• Function as a shift supervisor as needed, overseeing the operations of assigned shifts and providing daily instruction to staff.
• May be required to provide assistance at various UPMC facilities.

Qualifications:

• 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, Veterans 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 and at a minimum, annual firearm training and qualification was maintained.
• PA Act 120 or Police Academy Training preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
• Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest. Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 235 with successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules, required prior to hire.
• Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• UPMC Physical Fitness Standard
• Act 235 with Firearms prior to hire
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 501
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Successful completion of UPMC Police Training upon hire.
• Successful completion of all UPMC-mandated weapons and firearms training.
• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard: Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend, and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran