PRN - Protective Services Officer Police Officer

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a per diem Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff and visitors across Nash County facilities. The role requires L.E. training, armed certification and hospital experience, with dynamic on-site assignments and tight 90-day certification windows.

Responsibilities include patrolling, escorting, responding to alarms and moving or restraining patients when necessary. This position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and collaboration with the NGH Security team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training program.
• Private Protective Services armed certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPI certification within 90 days; recertify every 2 years.
• BCLS certification within 90 days; recertify every 2 years.
• Must obtain NC driver’s license within 90 days.
• 2 years of experience; hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds, observes for unsafe or illegal activity and unsecured areas.
• Responds to calls for help with moving, positioning or restraining patients.
• Assists injured patients with getting in and out of vehicles.
• Responds to calls for escorts and incidents involving potentially dangerous individuals.
• Transports IVC patients and handles related documentation.
• Documents work activities and incidents; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Armed certification

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Private Protective Services armed certification

CPI Certification

BCLS Certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

Performs patrolling, surveillance, escorting, investigation and intervention services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees, physicians and property. Incumbent is authorized to make arrests in accordance with the state and local provisions.

Responsibilities:

• Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital, and observes for unsafe or illegal activity, and for doors/areas which are not secured.
• Responds to calls for help with moving, positioning or restraining patients.
• Assists injured/ill patients with getting in and out of vehicles.
• Responds to calls for help with unruly, abusive, combative, threatening or armed persons.
• Responds to calls for escorts.
• Responds to calls from authorized personnel to unlock doors.
• Responds to calls for vehicular, helicopter or public traffic control.
• Responds to calls for assistance from the morgue and assists funeral home personnel with physically moving bodies.
• Responds to fire and security alarms.
• Transports IVC patients.
• Obtains required paperwork from Magistrates’ offices, upon request.
• May transport cash, checks and other documents to/from area banks upon request.
• Documents work activities and incidents.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Other information:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training program
• Obtain Private Protective Services armed certification within 90 days of hire or Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.
• Experience in health care or university campus experience preferred.
• Commissioned as a law enforcement officer by the State of North Carolina or receive Private Protective Service’s armed certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• CPI Certification (Must obtain within 90-days of hire). Recertification required every 2 years.
• BCLS Certification (Must obtain within 90-days of hire). Recertification required every 2 years.
• 2 years of experience; preferably in a hospital setting.

Salary Range= $21.00-$36.68

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Security

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.