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Atrium Health Special Police Officer - Atrium Health FT Nights in Charlotte, North Carolina
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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.
Job Summary
Performs patrolling, surveillance, escorting, investigation and intervention services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients of all ages, visitors, employees and property.
We have FT Night positions at the following Atrium Health locations in North Carolina:
Carolinas Medical Center
Levine Children's Hospital
University City
Mercy
Pineville
Cabarrus
Union
Union West
Stanly
Anson
Lincoln
Job Summary
Performs patrolling, surveillance, escorting, investigation and intervention services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients of all ages, visitors, employees and property.
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 NC 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 Atrium Health property.
Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.
Education, Experience and Certifications
License/Registration/Certification: General Law Enforcement Certification
Issued by (Governing Body): NC 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)
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 Atrium Health and North Carolina standards
Ability to obtain and maintain NC 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 Atrium Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training
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