Summary

Protect. Serve. Make a Difference at UAMS. Join UAMS as a Part-Time Police Officer and help protect a community dedicated to healthcare, education, and research. Your commitment to public safety will support a safe environment for patients, families, students, employees, and visitors. Working under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and the direct supervision of the Sergeant, you’ll enforce criminal laws, traffic laws, and parking regulations. This position operates in accordance with Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards and UAMS policies. Bring your professionalism, sound judgment, and dedication to service to the UAMS Police Department. Apply today!

Job description

Summary of Job Duties

Protect. Serve. Make a Difference at UAMS. Join UAMS as a Part-Time Police Officer and help protect a community dedicated to healthcare, education, and research. Your commitment to public safety will support a safe environment for patients, families, students, employees, and visitors. Working under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and the direct supervision of the Sergeant, you’ll enforce criminal laws, traffic laws, and parking regulations. This position operates in accordance with Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards and UAMS policies. Bring your professionalism, sound judgment, and dedication to service to the UAMS Police Department. Apply today!

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities)

Patrol and protect: Maintain a visible presence through foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings, grounds, and off-site clinics. Monitor building security and help keep the campus community safe.
Respond to calls: Respond to reports of criminal activity, disturbances, and requests for assistance. Help resolve situations involving patients, visitors, students, and employees, and prepare accurate incident reports.
Manage traffic and parking: Enforce traffic and parking regulations, keep fire lanes clear, and issue citations when necessary. Maintain traffic flow during fire alarms, ambulance runs, and other emergencies.
Investigate accidents: Investigate accidents on UAMS property, gather statements and evidence, and complete reports. Make arrests when necessary and testify in court as directed.
Provide escorts and transportation: Escort funds to designated locations and provide requested escorts for employees and campus community members. Transport Arkansas Mental Health Services patients to mental health facilities and arrested individuals to jail as needed. Accompany Psychiatric Research Institute inpatients to Arkansas Mental Health Court.
Assist the campus community: Unlock buildings, offices, and vehicles as needed, assist stranded motorists, and respond to individuals needing help on campus.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards Training Academy as a Police Officer.
At least one year of certified law enforcement experience.
High School Diploma / GED.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Current and valid Arkansas driver’s license.
Able to pass a medical physical examination.
Able to pass a psychological examination.
Ability to walk 8 to 12 miles in an 8 to 12 hour shift.
Ability to climb stairwells.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education discount
Retirement plan
Basic Life Insurance
Career Training
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery

Company overview

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.