Special Police Officer - Cabarrus FT

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Employer retirement plan with match

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a security professional for high-risk environments in North Carolina. The role involves intervening with combative individuals, arresting when necessary, and conducting investigations within the department’s jurisdiction.

The position requires law enforcement certification, the ability to pass rigorous background checks, and performance under stressful conditions. A valid driver’s license and training in Taser/CPI/self-defense may be required.

Qualifications

• General law enforcement certification required/transferable
• Basic Law Enforcement Training completed or eligible
• Knowledge of federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law
• Ability to obtain and maintain state certification
• Ability to pass background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving history
• Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions
• Taser, CPI and self-defense training certification may be required

Responsibilities

• Intervenes when unruly or dangerous individuals are encountered and assists with arrests
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for assistance
• Completes reports and documents related to incidents
• Provides subject matter expertise in criminal processes to teammates
• Communicates calmly and professionally with all parties
• Coordinates with community police agencies as appropriate
• Prepares criminal cases for court and testifies as required

Skills

Calm under pressure

Arrest procedures

Investigations

Criminal process knowledge

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

General Law Enforcement Certification

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Job description

Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Essential Functions

Appropriately and effectively intervenes 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 applicable state criminal proceedings. Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance. Complete uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation. Assist teammates with and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process. Communicate in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner with all persons with whom communication or collaboration are necessary. Coordinates and communicates with community police agencies as appropriate. Provide armed response to any imminent situation that threatens the life or safety of anyone on Advocate Health property. Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.

Physical Requirements

Ability to hear clearly and communicate clearly with others Ability to run, and exert intense physical effort in moving, controlling, or restraining combative subjects Possess close and intermediate visual acuity Spends majority of time standing or walking with a reasonable amount of bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching May be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions Exposed to hazardous work conditions and combative subjects

Education, Experience and Certifications

License/Registration/Certification: General Law Enforcement Certification Issued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally) Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement Training Field of Study (if applicable): Criminal Justice Years of Experience: 2 (preferred) Describe Type Experience: General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred) Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situations Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law Knowledge of criminal process Demonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standards Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement Certification Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions Valid Driver's license Ability to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing Ability to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care