K-9 Public Safety Officer — Armed & Detection

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Public Safety Officer to protect patients, visitors, and staff. You will patrol entrances, EDs, EMS areas, and corridors, responding to incidents with professional de-escalation and rapid action.

Responsibilities include coordinating with local law enforcement, maintaining training and equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. A High School diploma or GED is required, with firearm certification and background clearances.

Qualifications

• 4 years in security/public safety or 30 college credits plus 3 years' work in security, with 1 year in safety.
• Willingness to carry a department-authorized firearm on duty.
• Must pass background, drug screen, medical and psychological screening post-offer; compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols at hospital entrances, Emergency Departments, EMS areas, parking structures, and public corridors to identify threats and escalate per Public Safety procedures.
• Assist EMS offloads and high-risk clinical scenarios providing a Public Safety presence.
• Support general Public Safety Operations including alarms, escorts, suspicious persons/property, and safety calls.
• Maintain training and utilization for all deployments, alerts and incidents in accordance with policies.

Skills

Public Safety

Emergency Response

De-escalation

Verbal Communications

Incident Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Radio Communications

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Public Safety Officer to protect patients, visitors, and staff. You will patrol entrances, EDs, EMS areas, and corridors, responding to incidents with professional de-escalation and rapid action.

Responsibilities include coordinating with local law enforcement, maintaining training and equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. A High School diploma or GED is required, with firearm certification and background clearances.