Hospital Security & Safety Officer I

UNC Health Careers; Fairfield (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Johnston Health Protective Services is seeking a Per Diem Security Officer in Smithfield, NC. Patrol hospital buildings and grounds, control access, escort visitors and employees, and respond to emergencies following established protocols.

The role requires active CPI and North Carolina Private Protective Services Unarmed Officer certifications within 90 days, plus Hands Only CPR training. Prior security or police experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must attain within 90 days of employment and maintain thereafter an active certification in CPI, North Carolina Private Protective Services Unarmed Security Officer and Hands Only CPR training.
• Prior security or police experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital buildings and grounds, observes for unsafe or illegal activity and unsecured doors/areas.
• Ensures that only authorized persons are permitted on hospital grounds.
• Provides escort and assistance for visitors, patients and employees to and from areas within the hospital property.
• Responds to emergencies following established protocol and uses escalation of force levels when required.
• Intervenes to de‑escalate threats and, if necessary, employ physical restraint to protect victims and bystanders.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by staff, visitors, physicians or patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of hospital matters and adheres to safety procedures.
• Transports items or runs errands as requested and participates in disaster alert responses.
• Participates in traffic control to keep fire lanes and entrances clear.
• Writes incident reports documenting investigation steps and results.

Education

CPI certification

NC Private Protective Services Unarmed Security Officer

Hands Only CPR training

Job description

UNC Health Johnston Health Protective Services is seeking a Per Diem Security Officer in Smithfield, NC. Patrol hospital buildings and grounds, control access, escort visitors and employees, and respond to emergencies following established protocols.

The role requires active CPI and North Carolina Private Protective Services Unarmed Officer certifications within 90 days, plus Hands Only CPR training. Prior security or police experience is preferred.