Job Description

The Campus Police at the Utah State Hospital are recruiting for an open position. The Campus Police are security and enforcement officers who are responsible for maintaining safety, security, and surveillance at USH. The team also supervises and monitors patients, staff, and visitor movements, materials, and equipment located within USH. Officers exercise peace officer authority in accordance with the Special Function Officer designation.
Responsibilities of Campus Police:

• Provides building and grounds security; secures buildings, and protects against theft, vandalism, inappropriate entry, fire hazards, acts of violence, etc.
• Controls access to institutions, installations and facilities; checks identification, vehicles, packages, etc. Periodically inspects buildings grounds fences, gates and all other possible means of entrance and exit.
• Enforces laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates law enforcement and investigative efforts with federal, state and/or local agencies.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of residents as well as visitors entering the facility; including law enforcement and other agency personnel, resident visitors and the general public.
• Conducts investigations into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions or illegal actions.
• Responds and administers first-aid treatment to anyone in need.
• Drives a car, passenger or courier van, bus, or truck for pick-up and delivery of materials, or transportation of staff, clients, inmates, etc.
• Assesses situation and applies appropriate interventions to prevent or resolve crisis situations.
• Communicate with the receiving organization concerning the receipt and security of arriving patients/clients/inmates to their facilities; follow local protocols in handling patients/clients/inmates as they change location.

Minimum Requirements:

• POST certification as a Special Functions Officer (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)

The Preferred Candidate:

• Previous professional experience in a hospital or large campus setting
• Ability to work shifts as assigned
• Positive attitude and a team mindset
• Willing to be on-call and work overtime

Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Utah State Hospital is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility, fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs. Situated on a beautiful campus at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, we are conveniently close to several educational institutions and the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. Joining our team will allow you to contribute to the overall wellness on campus, providing a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and improved quality of life for individuals with mental illness. For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse .
Perks at USH!
Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
Beautiful Campus
Cafeteria on site
Access to a UTA bus pass
To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page.
Supplemental Information

• Must obtain POST certification within twelve months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules and DHHS policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment, no tobacco or e-cigarette use is allowed on campus.
• USH employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: . To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click .
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