Police Sergeant, 40 hours, Mixed Shift

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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$59,051.20 - $106,308.80

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10030 - 5170 Public Safety

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The primary function of the Police Sergeant is to plan, organize, direct and supervise the operations and activities of a team of police officers and civilian personnel assigned to the Patrol Division. The Sergeant also performs police duties including patrol, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, criminal investigation, and community service. The Sergeant will direct employee performance and assist with organizational development processes, will serve as a positive role model within the Department and as an exemplary representative to the UMass Memorial Community. The Sergeant will also promote teamwork in support of the Department’s goals and activities and will mentor and coach employees and should bring an innovative approach to supervision and leadership.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1.  Enforces the general laws of the Commonwealth and regulations of hospital.  Protects the hospital’s patients, visitors, staff and employees and safeguards its property.
2.  Performs and participates in facility related life safety inspections, fire watches, security and alarm checks, and associated drills and tests.  Reports all discrepancies, hazards and deficiencies as noted.  Ensures compliance to all specified health and safety regulations, requirements, and policies including the facility’s no smoking policy.
3.  Inspects police officers and equipment in accordance with department policies.  Exercises discipline on shift in accordance to Union Contract and Hospital policy, including the right to relieve an officer from shift and give oral and written reprimands.
4.  Recognizes situations of potential danger to police personnel, citizens, vehicular traffic and surrounding property. Exercises sound judgment in dealing with critical situations. Maintains calm in highly stressful or dangerous situations.  
5.  Detects, collects and preserves various types of evidence associated with specific crimes for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator(s) and facilitating successful prosecutions.  

II. Position Qualifications:

Equivalent to two years college education plus additional specialized courses are required. Minimum of five years experience is required. Must have proven leadership skills to mentor and motivate staff. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Must have good communications skills and be able to deal with the general public. Ability to work under stressful conditions and maintain a calm composure. Special Police powers required. Class A license to carry firearms in Massachusetts required. Licenses must be kept current under MCL CH 22C Section 63, First Responder. CPR, Drivers License, OCAT and in-service classes required.

Primary Work Schedule

Wednesday 2p-10p

Thursday - 6p-2a

Friday 6p-6a

Saturday 6p-6a

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.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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.