Jefferson Police Department - Police Recruit - Full Time - Jefferson Health - Various Locations

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. 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. 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. 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.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or BA Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Act 235F certification required for PA Armed positions; meets the requirements of Act 501. Security experience or prior Law Enforcement or Military experience preferred, but not required. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to pass Physical Fitness, Psychological, and Drug testing examinations established by Jefferson for this position (all divisions).

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

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.