Armed K-9 Public Safety Officer

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated Public Safety professionals to safeguard hospital campuses in Winston-Salem, NC. You will patrol entrances, EDs, EMS areas, and parking structures, ensuring threats are neutralized and escalated per protocol.

The role requires 4 years in security or related fields, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass required screenings. You will collaborate with police and first responders to maintain a secure environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in security/public safety or equivalent education.
• Ability to pass background, drug screen, and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and corridors.
• Assist EMS offloads and high-risk clinical scenarios with Public Safety presence.
• Support alarms, escorts, and responses to safety calls.
• Maintain training, alerts, and incidents per policy.
• Liaise with law enforcement and first responders as needed.
• Provide security education and partner with departments for safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

De-escalation

Crisis response

Public safety awareness

K-9 handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated Public Safety professionals to safeguard hospital campuses in Winston-Salem, NC. You will patrol entrances, EDs, EMS areas, and parking structures, ensuring threats are neutralized and escalated per protocol.

The role requires 4 years in security or related fields, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass required screenings. You will collaborate with police and first responders to maintain a secure environment.