Police Cadet - Pittsburgh PA, 15222, PAP, Penn Avenue Place

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will go through a year of robust training that is provided through our partnership with Allegheny County Police Academy. Actively participate and successfully complete the Allegheny County Police Academy Training Program (act 120) and additional field training. During field training the incumbent will maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AHN hospitals and clinics. The incumbent enforces AHN policies and procedures while patrolling the facilities, grounds and other areas. Responds to all emergency situations throughout assigned AHN facilities and investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on premises. This will include responding to and resolving disputes, removing unwanted, unauthorized or disruptive individuals from AHN property and executing lawful arrests if necessary. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff during all interactions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate and successfully complete all components of the Allegheny County Police Academy Training Program, including physical exams, psychiatric exams, and academic exams. 
• Conduct proactive motor vehicle and foot patrols of AHN property and adjacent areas. Respond to all emergency situations throughout AHN hospitals; utilizing de-escalation techniques when required as well as restraining combative or disturbed patients. Testify in court and hearings when involved in arrest situations. Assist with traffic control when necessary. Complete reports and incident documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• High School School/GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Must meet all the requirements and be accepted into the Allegheny County Police Training Program
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Pass a Physical Exam
  • Pass a Psychiatric Exam
  • Pass Physical Fitness Exam
  • Not have a conviction for any state or federal offense

Preferred

• Exposure to Security field

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid PA driver's license
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Security/Safety
• Communication Skills
• De-escalation Skills

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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