Police Officer Trainee

Job Description

Schedule

Ephrata Community Hospital

Full Time: 80 Hours/Biweekly

Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Every Other Weekend and Holiday, Required


General Summary

Provides sworn law enforcement services to protect patients, visitors, team members, and organizational assets across assigned facilities. Performs patrol, incident response, and enforcement activities to deter crime, respond to emergencies, and maintain a safe and secure environment. Ensures actions and decisions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations related to criminal activity, safety incidents, and violations occurring on WellSpan property, including gathering information, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings.
• Enforces applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including taking enforcement actions and initiating arrests when legally authorized and required.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and timely reports and documentation related to incidents, investigations, enforcement actions, and patrol activities.
• Maintains custody, handling, and documentation of evidence related to criminal or investigative matters in accordance with established procedures.
• Operates law enforcement and security equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Provides assistance and support to patients, visitors, and team members during routine operations and emergency situations.
• Participates in required training, certification, and continuing education activities to obtain and/or maintain sworn status and operational readiness.
• Coordinates with internal public safety partners and external emergency response agencies during incidents, investigations, or emergency responses.
• Assists the security team with security operations as needed and when assigned.

Common Expectations:

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Participates in projects, details, or assignments as assigned by the Vice President of Public Safety.

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated Amount: 50% - Travel to sites across the system for assignments, trainings, meetings, or other supervisory reasons on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED In Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Criminology, Public Safety Administration, Business Administration or related field. Required
• Associates Degree In Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Criminology, Public Safety Administration, Business Administration or related field. Preferred

Work Experience:

• 3 years Law enforcement or public safety experience. Required

Licenses:

• Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Basic Recruit Training Program. (Act 120) Upon Hire Required and
• Lethal Weapons Training Act Certification (Act 235) within 90 days Required and
• Act 501 Certification (Private Police Force (court certification) within 90 days Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

• Successful completion of WellSpan Police Training. within 90 days Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft applications (Excel and Word).
• Excellent interpersonal/communications skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)