WMH Police Officer

UNC Health Careers; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Wayne Police Department seeks a dedicated officer to patrol hospital grounds, protect patients and staff, and deter crime. You will engage with the community, conduct investigations, and support security operations across the Wayne UNC Health Care campus.

The role requires a valid NC driver’s license, BLET certification (or ability within one year), and strong communication skills. Flexible shifts and onsite assignments are available to ensure safety and service continuity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification or ability to achieve Basic Law Enforcement Training within one year is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high visibility through vehicle and foot patrol to deter crime.
• Direct traffic flow, investigate accidents, assist motorists and citizens as needed.
• Detect and deter crime, conduct searches within legal parameters, and perform non-arrest detentions.
• Testify in court and provide evidence in cases as needed.
• Coordinate with other agencies and community programs to address safety concerns.
• Operate police equipment, including radios, CCTV, and vehicle systems.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters in coordination with UNC Health Wayne operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

English communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

$10,000.00 Commitment Incentive Eligible!!

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.

Summary:

The mission of the UNC Health Wayne Police Department is to contribute to and promote the greater mission of UNC Health Wayne by facilitating a safe, secure and service oriented environment. The department does this by offering crime prevention programs to promote safety and deter criminal activity. UNC Health Wayne Police Officers conduct various law enforcement activities including patrolling within the geographic jurisdiction, conducting criminal investigations, crime prevention, assisting motorists, traffic control, and providing security at special events on the hospital campus.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains high visibility through vehicle and foot patrol in an effort to deter criminal activity.
2. Directs traffic flow, initiates traffic accident investigations and/or conducts the actual investigation when property damage and serious injury is involved, assists motorists and citizens as needed, and resolves and reports traffic problems, safety concerns, hazards, etc.
3. Detects and deters crime, conducts searches within legal and safe parameters, and conducts non-arrest detentions as required.
4. Makes motor vehicle stops, detects DWI situations and processes related arrests.
5. Testifies in court to provide evidence or as a witness in traffic or criminal cases.
6. Utilizes citizen input in the identification of community issues, develops community contacts, coordinates, plans and conducts community programs and acts as a resource in the development of similar programs.
7. Recognizes and implements crime prevention techniques including environment factors conducive to criminal activity.
8. Identifies and secures crime scenes, processes crime scenes, uses legal interrogation techniques to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Records facts and prepares reports to document preliminary and follow-up investigations.
9. Identifies offenses follows established procedures for submission of evidence, and takes appropriate action including obtaining/writing and executing search and arrest warrants when indicated.
10. Conducts investigations related to misdemeanors and felonies.
11. The development of prosecution summaries and testifying in court when needed.
12. Communicates with other law enforcement agencies according to department procedures.
13. Operation and proper use of the Police Pak call log is required.
14. Calls are prioritized appropriately; pertinent information is obtained and effectively communicated to field staff.
15. Performs a variety of tasks to include answering the phone, handling walk-in traffic, responding to radio communications, processing alarms, operating the CCTV system, etc. Accomplishes responsibilities with a calm demeanor, particularly during stressful events.
16. Responsible for conducting appropriate inspections at the beginning and ending of each shift and reporting any damage or needed action.
17. Properly operates and accounts for all vehicle equipment including police radios, emergency lights and sirens, etc.
18. Reports immediately to Wayne UNC Health Care for traffic and crowd control when recalled for Disaster or other emergency situations.
19. Transports all hospital bank deposits and mail.
20. Accompanies visitors, volunteers, and hospital staff to his/her vehicle when requested in a timely and professional manner.
21. Ensures appropriate and professional interaction will all employees, patients and visitors.
22. Is flexible to work varied shifts as needed to ensure adequate departmental coverage or in the event of an emergency.

WAYNE

Other information

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and a driving record that will allow for insurance coverage.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
• Out-of-State candidates must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the state of transfer to be considered. Out-of-State candidates cannot have a break in service from the out of state agency for more than one year.

Professional Experience Requirements

• At least two years of law enforcement experience in a healthcare or campus law enforcement setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with patients, their families, the public and hospital team members.
• Good decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.

Valid NC Driver’s License: Yes

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

01.8430.SEC-665.NON-CLIN

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: WMH Police Department

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

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.