Police Officer

Job Details

Upon initial appointment, this is training level work in general police duties and activities involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and the general investigation of crimes. Jefferson Police officer recruits receive formal, mandatory training at the Act 120 Police Academy, and preparatory on-the-job experience in the field to be fully certified and capable of assuming full patrol duties. Work is performed under supervision and guidance of senior police officers, and requires regular exposure to uncontrolled, emerging, and/or unpredictable conditions. This work requires frequent exercise, motion and moderate physical exertion. The police recruit training takes place in an accredited, Act 120 Police Training Academy recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While in the academy, police officer candidates serve in a non-sworn, at-will position. Upon successful completion of the Act 120 Police Academy, Jefferson Police Officer recruits/trainees will be administered the oath of office by a city of Philadelphia Magistrate judge to be officially recognized and statutorily authorized to perform as a "sworn" Jefferson Police Officer.

Job Description

Summary
Upon initial appointment, this is training level work in general police duties and activities involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and the general investigation of crimes. Jefferson Police officer recruits receive formal, mandatory training at the Act 120 Police Academy, and preparatory on-the-job experience in the field to be fully certified and capable of assuming full patrol duties. Work is performed under supervision and guidance of senior police officers, and requires regular exposure to uncontrolled, emerging, and/or unpredictable conditions. This work requires frequent exercise, motion and moderate physical exertion. The police recruit training takes place in an accredited, Act 120 Police Training Academy recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While in the academy, police officer candidates serve in a non-sworn, at-will position. Upon successful completion of the Act 120 Police Academy, Jefferson Police Officer recruits/trainees will be administered the oath of office by a city of Philadelphia Magistrate judge to be officially recognized and statutorily authorized to perform as a "sworn" Jefferson Police Officer.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Receives formal Academy training and upon graduating an academy, on the job training necessary to perform general duties of the Jefferson Police Officer.
• Learn Police procedures, practices and techniques.
• Learn and understand laws, statutes, and regulations essential to law enforcement activities.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Satisfactorily complete the prescribed police academy training course work.
• Learn and develop skill in the use and care of firearms in order to satisfactorily complete the required firearms qualification course.
• Satisfactorily complete and perform the physical functions of the job and academy requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Jefferson Security experience or prior Law Enforcement or Military experience required.
• Able to pass Physical Fitness, Psychological, and Drug testing examinations established by Jefferson for this position (all divisions). PA Armed positions only: meets the requirements of Act 501.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• No discipline on file for six months prior to application filing.
• Lethal Weapons Training Act Certification F - Pennsylvania State Police

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

1015 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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