Police Officer

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The police officer career step requires Advanced Level IAHSS Certification (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) and a solid/strong performance rating.\nShift differential of $1.75/hour\nUp to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year\nTuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and their dependents\n\nThe Act 235 Certification is required prior to hire. The Act 120 Municipal Police Officer training is not a substitution for Act 235. To learn more about Act 235 please visit https://www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons. \nPurpose:Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all ST Health owned and adjacent properties. Enforces ST Health rules and regulations to both employees and the public. Establish a uniformed police presence by patrolling ST Health 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. Responds 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 ST Health location. Will be armed with a firearm. Oversees the operations of assigned shift and formally leads the daily operations of the department. Organizes and assigns work, and provides daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.Responsibilities:\n\nAbility to handle evidence control pertaining to ST Health initiated criminal investigations\nResponds to acts of extreme violence at ST Health owned or controlled properties that have the potential to require the deployment of deadly force as dictated by ST Health policy.\nMay be required to support various types of investigations that have system-wide implication\nRequired to carry, properly handle, and be able to deploy a firearm.\nTasked with the ability to issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses, using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network, and performing other law enforcement duties as necessary.\nInvestigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by ST Health staff, visitors, physicians and patients.\nMust be able to perform as a Security Officer when necessary.\nAppropriately escalates problems and concerns to Management's attention.\nWill be responsible for the transportation of those subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution\nMay be required to serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoena, Protection From Abuse, etc.\nMay function as a shift supervisor as needed to oversee the operations of assigned shift and formally lead the daily operations of the department, organize and assign work, and provide daily instruction to staff regarding specific duties and assignments.\nMay be required to provide support at various ST Health facilities which would include: Detailed knowledge of the physical layout of multiple facilities. 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Ability to effectively interact with differing management and customer bases from site to site.\n\nHigh School diploma or equivalent.\nPennsylvania 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\n\nPolice Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers), OR\nFederal Agent (to include but not limited to FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal, Veteran's Administration) OR \nMilitary Police Training, OR\nFive 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.\n\n\nMust possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.\nPsychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.\nPhysical 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.\nBe able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.\nGood interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.\nAll applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.\nMust be available for all shifts.\nOfficers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.\nMust be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.\n\nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\nAct 235 with Firearms - Act 235 with successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules required prior to hire.\nMust meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.\nAct 33 Required prior to start\nAct 34 Required prior to start\nAct 73 FBI Clearance Required prior to start\nDriver's License Required prior to start\nST Health Physical Fitness Standard Certification Required prior to start\nBasic Life Support (BLS), OR Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI), OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Due within 30 days of hire\nAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting - Due within 90 days of hire\nAct 501 Due within 6 months of hire\nSuccessfully complete ST Health Police Training upon hire.\nSuccessful completion of all ST Health mandated weapons and firearms training. \nSuccessfully pass ST Health 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.\nMust have good hand/eye coordination and able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction. Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category as per U.S. Department of Labor guidelines\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\nDriver's License\nAct 235 with Firearms with renewal\nAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal\nAct 33 with renewal\nAct 34 with renewal\nAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal\n\nST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran",
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title: 'Police Officer'
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organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Harrisburg, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2025-12-07T11:06:22.847Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:23.783Z'
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# Police Officer

- Location: Harrisburg, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Safety & Security
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: Corporate Services
- Pay: $25.73–$35.38 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:06:22.847Z

## Description

re you a law enforcement professional looking to join a team centered around our ST Health core values of Quality and Safety? ST Health is excited to be hiring for a Police Officer opportunity at ST Health Harrisburg Hospital. Assigned shift will be based upon hospital needs.

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