Police Officer

Umass Memorial Police Officer

It is the responsibility of a UMass Memorial Police Officer to enforce the policies of the medical center and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The police officer will conduct foot and vehicle patrols, perform traffic duties, conduct investigations, promote crime prevention and assist with community service. The officer will make lawful arrests in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and provide court testimony when necessary.

Hiring Range : $20.86 - $37.54

Major Responsibilities :

• Performs a variety of duties involving safety, security, and related activities.
• Patrols properties owned, leased and occupied by UMass Memorial Health Care ensuring the protection of persons and property, being observant for criminal activity, or anything which might endanger life, health, and safety or result in theft or damage to property and reports same for the appropriate action to be taken.
• Creates and maintains a sense of safety and security on all UMass Memorial Healthcare properties enhancing public interest of law enforcement and for the Medical Center by constant example of courteous and ethical service.
• Conducts investigations as directed. Submits professional and accurate reports. Makes lawful arrests in accordance with MA General Law Chap. 22c Sec. 63 and provides testimony court as necessary.
• Ensure that all prisoners in their care and custody are safely transported and processed in accordance with Departmental Policies / Procedures.
• Secures and properly records all evidence or other property coming into their custody.
• Performs traffic directing duties as necessary. Controls traffic flow in various entrances and exits to parking lots. Ensures driveways and emergency entrances are kept clear. Assists with traffic during snow removal operation. Ensures that emergency vehicle lanes are kept clear at all times.
• Reports punctually to all assignments and responds immediately to all emergencies.
• Greets patients, visitors and others in a courteous manner and assists those seeking directions.
• Reports questionable conditions, incidents, and discrepancies to supervisor or others. Maintains radio communication at all times.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities :

Umass Memorial Police Department considers both entry level and academy trained officers.

Position Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.