Hospital Protective Services Specialist

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Per Diem Security Officer to patrol hospital grounds, protect patients, staff and visitors, and respond to emergencies. The role requires CPI/UI protective services licensure within 90 days and Hands Only CPR training, with prior security experience preferred.

The position offers on-site work, rotating shifts, and a pay range of $18.48 to $25.89 per hour. Confidentiality and discretion are essential, with duties including escort services and incident

Qualifications

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Must attain within 90 days of employment and maintain thereafter an active CPI, North Carolina Private Protective Services Unarmed Security Officer and Hands Only CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital, and observes for unsafe or illegal activity, and for doors/areas which are not secured.
• Ensures that only authorized persons are permitted on hospital grounds.
• Provides escort and assistance for visitors, patients and employees to and from all areas within the hospital property.
• Responds to emergencies following established protocol and escalation of force level.
• Intervenes with unruly, abusive, combative, threatening or armed persons to ensure the safety of victims and bystanders.
• Serves as a member of the Fire Team and responds to alarms.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances of a civil and criminal nature reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians or patients.
• Writes incident reports and documents investigation steps and results.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters regarding Johnston Health, its patients, employees and visitors.
• Assists with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of vehicles.

Education

None required as long as other position qualifications are met.

Job description

UNC Health in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Per Diem Security Officer to patrol hospital grounds, protect patients, staff and visitors, and respond to emergencies. The role requires CPI/UI protective services licensure within 90 days and Hands Only CPR training, with prior security experience preferred.

The position offers on-site work, rotating shifts, and a pay range of $18.48 to $25.89 per hour. Confidentiality and discretion are essential, with duties including escort services and incident