Sign-On Bonus 

This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible.  In addition to the Sign-On Bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. 

Job Summary

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.

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.

 

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):  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) 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