Police Officer I - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Cary, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has the responsibility to protect clients, staff, visitors and property at Cherry Hospital and O’berry Center on a 24-hour/7 day a week basis. The Police Officer is charged with the provision of the state and federal law enforcement for this facility and/or surrounding areas for with the Police Department has “mutual aid” agreements. Employee in this position possess full powers of arrest to control and enforce traffic, criminal investigations, search and seizure, service of warrants and subpoenas, suspect apprehensions, collection and preservation of evidence, enforcement of chain-of-custody, and participation in court proceedings. Position responds to complaints and/or calls that require intervention and/or investigation. As such, position serves as a patrol officer, detective squad member, or crime prevention officer. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 10 HOUR SHIFTS (4 PM to 2 AM) AND FILL IN A 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFT WHEN ANOTHER OFFICER IS OUT. THIS POSITION WILL ALSO SERVE AS A “FLOATER” AT TIMES. (VARIOUS SHIFTS/DAYS/NIGHTS)

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification, including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of investigative techniques for misdemeanor and less serious felonies.
Knowledge of obtaining/issuing search warrants.
Knowledge of crime scene management and fingerprint lifting tools/techniques.
Ability to recognize community problems, analyze alternatives, recognize solutions and follow-up.
Knowledge of criminal statutes and case law for initial and follow-up investigations.
Ability to use office equipment such as computers and printers.
Ability to use discretion during criminal investigations, arrests, warrant services, and interaction with members of the community.
Ability to initiate, complete, and properly document problem-solving projects focused on crime, fear of crime, and quality of life issues.
Ability to distinguish and determine violations and take appropriate action with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation.

Responsibilities

Protect clients, staff, visitors, and property at Cherry Hospital and O’berry Center on a 24-hour/7 day a week basis.
Provide state and federal law enforcement for the facility and/or surrounding areas with mutual aid agreements.
Exercise full powers of arrest to control and enforce traffic.
Conduct criminal investigations.
Perform search and seizure.
Serve warrants and subpoenas.
Apprehend suspects.
Collect and preserve evidence.
Enforce chain-of-custody.
Participate in court proceedings.
Respond to complaints and/or calls that require intervention and/or investigation.
Serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, or crime prevention officer.
Work 10-hour shifts (4 PM to 2 AM) and fill in a 12-hour rotating shift when another officer is out.
Serve as a "floater" at times, working various shifts/days/nights.
Apply safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and protect people from potential harm or injury.