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Police Officer green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Municipal and county law enforcement agencies are the primary sponsors, and per-country backlogs can affect your timeline depending on your nationality.
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INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Three 12 hour days and 4 12 hour days every two weeks
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Security Officer helps establish, promote and maintain hospital security and property protection programs for all facilities within the Singing River Health System. He/She patrols the facility to prevent fire, theft and vandalism; and responds to the security needs of Singing River Health System personnel. The Security Officer must be confident, even-tempered, tolerant, and knowledgeable of law enforcement procedures and techniques. He/she must have a neat appearance, demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills; and exhibit the ability to work quickly and effectively in difficult situations. The position requires respect for the rights, property and privacy of others, displaying a professional image at all times. The Security Officer must be able to interrelate well with all hospital departments (all levels of supervision and management) and employees, patients, visitors, medical staff members, the public and local law enforcement agencies. He/She must demonstrate respect for the rights, property and privacy of others; and display a professional image at all times. The Officer will be required to investigate incidents or unusual occurrences, provide appropriate follow up and documentation, and testifying in a court of law when requested to do so by subpoena. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
License:
N/A
Certifications:
Successfully complete the SRHS Healthcare Security Training.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience required in the field of law enforcement or security.
Reports to:
Director of Campus Police and/or Campus Police Lieutenant
Supervises:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Police Officer
Verify your credentials meet POST standards
Most U.S. jurisdictions require Peace Officer Standards and Training certification before hire. Research your target state's POST requirements early, since foreign applicants often need credential evaluations and supplemental training that can take months to complete.
Search Migrate Mate for sponsoring departments
Municipal and county agencies that have sponsored foreign officers before are your strongest leads. Use Migrate Mate to identify law enforcement employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered by city and role, so you target departments already familiar with PERM.
Request a prevailing wage determination upfront
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with DOL before starting PERM recruitment. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Police Officer in your target jurisdiction so you can confirm the offered salary meets federal minimums before accepting an offer.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
Most Police Officer sponsorships qualify under EB-3, since the role typically requires a high school diploma and academy training rather than an advanced degree. Confirm with your sponsoring agency which category your I-140 will be filed under, as this affects your priority date queue.
Account for per-country backlogs in your timeline
Employment-based green cards have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of India and China face significantly longer priority-date queues. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the Department of State to track when your priority date becomes current before USCIS can adjudicate your I-485.
Understand AC21 portability before switching agencies
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar law enforcement role with a new employer without restarting the process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved.
Green Card Police Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign national get green card sponsorship for a Police Officer job in the U.S.?
Yes, but it requires a U.S. law enforcement agency willing to sponsor you through the employment-based green card process. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, file an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you must meet state POST academy and background requirements. Most sponsorships qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers.
How does green card sponsorship for Police Officers differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process involves PERM labor certification with DOL, a prevailing wage determination, a formal recruitment test, and then an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can wait years before their priority date becomes current. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a fixed status period.
Which EB category covers Police Officer green card sponsorship?
Most Police Officer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role requires at least two years of training or experience but typically does not require an advanced degree. Candidates with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a related law enforcement field may qualify under EB-2, but this is less common for sworn officer roles.
How do I find law enforcement agencies that sponsor green cards?
Municipal and county agencies in high-need jurisdictions are your most likely sponsors. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can identify departments that have gone through the PERM process before rather than approaching agencies that have never sponsored a foreign worker.
What happens to my green card case if I change police departments?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you transfer to a same or similar law enforcement role with a new employer without restarting the process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140, provided your original I-140 was approved. Changing agencies before that 180-day threshold typically requires the new employer to file a fresh PERM and I-140.