(NP) Special Police Officer, Lexington

Overview

Primary Purpose

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.

Major Responsibilities

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.

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.  

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.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Basic law enforcement training

Certification / Registration / License

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

Knowledge / Skills / 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 and Working Conditions

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

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience

Two years of general law enforcement or public safety experience preferred.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.