Police Cadet Campus Police
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hello
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
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After you apply we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
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Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience education and certifications/
license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
RJob Category:
Professional and TechnicalOrganization:
UMMC Police DepartmentLocation/s:
Main Campus JacksonJob Title:
Police Cadet - Campus PoliceJob Summary:
The Police Cadet position is a non-sworn developmental role within the University Medical Center Police Department. It is designed to introduce students and aspiring law enforcement professionals to public safety operations in a healthcare academic environment. Under close supervision cadets perform a variety of support duties and receive exposure to the complexities of law enforcement in a high-acuity multidisciplinary medical campus.Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma/GED. Must be 18 years of age.
Certifications Licenses or Registrations Required:
Valid US Drivers License
Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong interest in healthcare security law enforcement or public service careers. Basic understanding of medical center operations and visitor management principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus. Capacity to maintain composure in fast-paced high-stress environments. Familiarity with confidentiality requirements (e.g. HIPAA FERPA) is strongly preferred and Proficient in basic computer use and mobile communication devices.
Responsibilities:
- Support administrative and operational functions including dispatch assistance report processing records management and credentialing.
- Observe sworn officers during routine patrols patient safety escorts and response to critical incidents within inpatient outpatient and research facilities.
- Provide customer service and wayfinding support for patients visitors and staff while maintaining a visible professional presence.
- Assist with community policing initiatives outreach events and security surveys under guidance.
- Participate in scenario-based training emergency drills and wellness/fitness development activities.
- Monitor video surveillance systems access control points and security systems under supervision.
- Assist in the inspection and stocking of police vehicles first aid kits and specialized equipment.
- Uphold departmental confidentiality standards especially regarding HIPAA-protected environments.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure blood borne pathogens fumes or airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours occasional travelling to offsite locations occasional bending occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds occasional climbing occasional crawling occasional crouching/stooping occasional driving occasional kneeling occasional pushing/pulling occasional reaching occasional sitting frequent standing occasional twisting and frequent walking.
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
NoPay Class:
HourlyFTE %:
100Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
12/11/2025Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
UMMC educates health care professionals, conducts health sciences research, provides leading patient care and eliminates health care disparities.
