Training Corporal

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• High school diploma/GED plus two (2) years of law enforcement experience.

• Certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards Training Academy as a Police Officer

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must have a current and valid Arkansas driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in any criminal justice-related field.

• 3 or more years of law enforcement experience.

• Certifications: Instructor Certification, Firearms Instructor, General Certificate.

• Basic knowledge of computers.

• Ability to communicate and maintain a good rapport with the campus population.

• Engages in and maintains control of situations/persons through the use of minimal force needed in required situations.

Responsibilities:

• Unlock buildings, offices, and/or vehicles when requested.

• Assist stranded motorists or people when requested.

• Quell patient, visitor, student, or employee disturbances.

• Respond to a call reporting criminal activity.

• Prepare incident reports on all pertinent situations.

• Foot patrol inside the buildings.

• Vehicle patrol in the outside areas of the campus, including off-site clinics.

• Maintain a high visibility on campus to act as a deterrent against criminal, traffic, and parking violations.

• Check on and monitor the security of all buildings on campus.

• Provide assistance for anyone in need on campus.

• Keep fire lanes clear and issue traffic and/or parking violations when required.

• Perform traffic duties and maintain the flow of traffic during fire alarms, ambulance runs, and/or any other emergency situations.

• Investigate accidents that occur on any UAMS property and process accident reports.

• When required, obtain information and statements and collect evidence.

• Make arrests when necessary.

• Testify in court when directed.

• Assist the investigator on major calls or fill in when the investigator is out.

• Escort monies to proper locations to deter theft, robbery, or injury to the UAMS population.

• Upon request, escort employees on campus to deter theft, robbery, or injury to the UAMS population.

• When required, escort members of the campus population to their desired location.

• Transport of Arkansas Mental Health Services patients to the Mental Health facilities.

• Transport arrested individuals to jail if needed.

• Escort and stand by PRI patients at the Arkansas Mental Health court.

• Maintain files for Standards.

• Train new hire patrol officers and security officers.

• Coordinate and schedule department mandatory training.

• Conduct background investigations on potential applicants as well as conduct interviews.

• Conduct mandatory and necessary training for the department.

• Issue uniforms and equipment.

• Training employees and students in a variety of safety and response classes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.