Armed Public Safety Officer: Protect, Investigate, Respond

Aurora Health Care; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care seeks a dedicated security professional to intervene during threats, apprehend suspects, and support public safety within its campuses. You will complete criminal investigations, respond to routine and emergency calls, file incident reports, and testify in court when required.

This role requires calm communication and teamwork, with valid law enforcement certification and the ability to work under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification: General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Issued by: applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)
• Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement Training
• Field of Study: Criminal Justice
• Years of Experience: 2 (preferred)
• Describe Type Experience: General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law
• Knowledge of criminal process
• Demonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement Certification
• Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing
• Ability to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training

Responsibilities

• Intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
• Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.
• Complete investigations of any criminal activity; make arrests and process defendants as per state proceedings.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance; complete incident reports and documentation.
• Assist teammates and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.
• Communicate calmly and professionally; coordinate with community police agencies as appropriate.
• Provide armed response to imminent threats on Advocate Health property.
• Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify as required.

Education

General Law Enforcement Certification

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Criminal Justice

Job description

Aurora Health Care seeks a dedicated security professional to intervene during threats, apprehend suspects, and support public safety within its campuses. You will complete criminal investigations, respond to routine and emergency calls, file incident reports, and testify in court when required.

This role requires calm communication and teamwork, with valid law enforcement certification and the ability to work under challenging conditions.