Special Police Officer - Charlotte FT

Aurora Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a security professional with law enforcement credentials to intervene in high-risk situations, perform arrests, and conduct investigations within the jurisdiction. The role requires calm decision-making, clear communication, and coordination with local police agencies.

Applicants should have a general law enforcement certification, basic training, and firearm proficiency, with 2 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as general law enforcement officer required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training completed.
• Criminal Justice field of study.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• General law enforcement or public safety experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and respond calmly in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local statutes and case law.
• Firearm proficiency and safety training.
• Valid driver\'s license.
• Background check, polygraph, and/or psychological testing clearance.

Responsibilities

• Intervenes appropriately when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
• Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.
• Complete investigations of any criminal activity; make arrests and process defendants per state law.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance; complete incident reports.
• Assist teammates and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.
• Communicate calmly and clearly; coordinate with community police agencies as needed.
• Provide armed response to imminent threats on Advocate Health property.
• Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify as required.

Skills

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Firearm proficiency

Background check clearance

Valid driver\'s license

Education

General Law Enforcement Certification

State Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Criminal Justice

2 years of experience preferred

General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)

Job description

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 threats 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