Police Officer

About the Role Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Police Officer Hours: Per Diem Shift: Flexible shifts & hours with weekend and holiday rotation as needed Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA Travel: Driving on average 3 or more times per week required A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package** Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training *Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Chief of Police or designee, the Police Officer patrols assigned areas of property used, owned, and occupied Southcoast Health. The Police Officer will support weapons screening operations, conduct foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols of Southcoast properties, perform traffic duties, conduct investigations, promote crime prevention, assist with community service and provide community policing functions to the Southcoast community. The Police Officer will respond to service requests, emergencies and other duties, as assigned. The Police Officer will conduct criminal investigations, make lawful arrests and seek criminal process in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and provide court testimony when necessary. Police Officer's will be cross‑trained and eligible to work at other Southcoast hospital and offsite locations as needed. Qualifications HS Diploma required; A.S. or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or other course of study is preferred. Three (3) years of prior law enforcement experience preferred. Trained Police Officers must have attended the bridge or full‑time academy authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC). All candidates must obtain certification as a law‑enforcement Police Officer by the Massachusetts Peace Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. In addition to POST certification, all candidates must obtain their warrant of appointment as a Special State Police Officer (SSPO). Southcoast Health will work collaboratively with candidates to facilitate any necessary POST certification, and SSPO appointment. Qualifying candidates for the position will have a 90-day review period for Massachusetts State Police (MSP) review and certification. If after MSP background and review, the candidate is declined eligibility, consideration will be given for maintaining Public Safety Police Officer II designation within the Southcoast Health Public Safety Department. Applicants must be age twenty-one (21) at time of application. A valid Driver's License is required. Must possess and maintain a Massachusetts Class A Large Capacity License to Carry Firearms. All Police Officers must meet and maintain POST certified credentials. Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De‑Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training required within 120 days of hire. BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southcoast Health System