Special Police Officer

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated security professional to ensure the safety of patients and staff. In this vital role, you will perform protective services, investigate criminal activities, and respond to emergencies within the hospital grounds. With a commitment to safety, you will act as a first responder to any imminent threats, making a significant impact on the well-being of the community. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values your contributions and professional development.

Benefits

Health coverage from day one

Generous PTO

Parental benefits

Retirement contributions

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required basic law enforcement training and certification.
• Ability to handle emergency situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective services to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Investigate criminal acts and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Basic law enforcement training

General law enforcement certification

Job description

High Point, NC, United States
Job ID: 138707
Job Family: Protective Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12511085241814-Security

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

Job Summary:

Performs protective, law enforcement and security services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients, visitors, teammates, and property. Investigates criminal acts on hospital grounds, makes arrests, protects life and property, patrols hospital buildings and grounds, and prevents theft and vandalism. Acts as first responder to any imminent threat to life or safety.

What You'll Need:

• Basic law enforcement training required.
• General law enforcement certification per North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards or ability to transfer certification from another jurisdiction.

What You'll Do:

• Appropriately and effectively intervene when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
• Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.
• Complete investigations of any criminal activity occurring within assigned jurisdiction, make arrests, and process criminal defendants as per NC criminal proceedings.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance. Complete uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation.
• Communicate in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner with all persons with whom communication or collaboration are necessary. Coordinate and communicate with community police agencies as appropriate.
• Provide armed response to any imminent situation that threatens the life or safety of anyone on Atrium Health property.
• Assist teammates with and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.
• Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.