Overview

Performs responsible supervisory law enforcement work and will manage the activities for public safety personnel, including both sworn police officers and non-sworn public safety officers. This position is subject to work assignments throughout the FirstHealth Corporate system but will focus primarily on the hospitals, which are in Moore County, Hoke County, Richmond County and Montgomery County. This position requires working various shifts and will involve responding to after hour incidents.

An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties.  Work potentially includes serving as an assistant squad leader for an assigned shift, reviewing the work of assigned officers and backing up difficult calls; serving as field training officer on the squad; and for providing expertise for special assignments requiring specialized training and law enforcement experience. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; work involves significant independence of action and judgment.  Work also involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers.  Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids.  Work may be subject to OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens.  Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, community feedback and acceptance, and proper judgment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest.Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.Considerable knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.Working knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, motivations, communications, conflict resolution, performance coaching and evaluation.Working knowledge of the application of information technology to law enforcement.Some knowledge of organization personnel and purchasing policies and procedures.Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.Ability to provide leadership to and coordinate the work of teams of other officers.Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.Ability to present effective court testimony.Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with citizens.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, school students, and other public officials.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as Training Coordinator and Department firearms instructor.Perform other administrative duties assigned by the Chief of Police or designee. Qualifications

Qualifications:

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  

Education/formal training/licensure/certification experience:

Associate degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice or related field supplemented with supervisory training and considerable experience in law enforcement including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional skills and requirements:

Possession of a valid NC driver's license or the ability to get a NC driver’s license. Certification by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer or the ability to complete the NC BLET “Transfer” course. Prefer advanced law enforcement certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe. Prefer North Carolina General Instructor certification.

High level of computer literacy and technical competency, office automation skills; strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and participate in multiple projects at one time; strong interpersonal and verbal skills to include telephone skills and strong customer service focus; strong writing skills.

Required - NC DOJ certified law enforcement instructor (General Instructor).

Required - NC DOJ certified law enforcement firearms instructor.

Working Conditions:

This job may require working a variety of hours and days, as this is a twenty-four hour, seven days a week public safety operation. Additionally, this position will be responsible for being on-call and responding to afterhours emergencies and/or criminal events. This position will include working in an office environment; working in various medical care facilities; potential exposure to hazardous materials; potential exposure to communicable diseases and/or blood/body fluids; and conducting investigations, vehicle patrols and foot patrols. Travel to FirstHealth facilities required as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to access the entire campus; ability to sit for long periods of time; ability to communicate with other individuals; visual acuity; good manual dexterity; ability to perform repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions, requires some lifting and moving of materials (5-15 lbs.); ability to reach over shoulder level/overhead; physical flexibility.