Police Officer I - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Cary, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Protect clients, staff, visitors, and property at Cherry Hospital and O’Berry Center on a 24-hour/7-day a week basis. The Public Safety Officer, journey level, is charged with the provision of state and federal law enforcement for this facility and/or surrounding areas for which the Police Department has “mutual aid” agreements. Subject position possesses full powers of arrest in order to control and enforce traffic, criminal investigation, 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 a multi-task role as a patrol officer, investigator, and crime prevention officer. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Law Enforcement Services for the client, staff, and visitors of Cherry Hospital, O’Berry Center, and the Caswell Center. Employee investigates and enforces a variety of criminal cases, including crimes against people and property violations, Work involves enforcing state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responding to calls for assistance in the state government complex. Investigates criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property. Interviews person(s) to obtain information pertaining to crime scenes. May be required to check buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment. May be required to return or stay over during non-working hours to complete work assignments. May be required to fill in during staff shortages. Interviews persons to obtain information pertaining to crime scenes. Complete investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reported in or around state buildings and property, and interviews victims and witnesses. May arrest suspects in connections with crimes or violations of law. May testify in court as needed. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFTS. MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES / SHIFTS BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of investigative techniques for misdemeanor and less serious felonies; obtaining/issuing search warrants; crime scene management and fingerprint lifting tools/techniques; ability to recognize community problems, analyze alternatives, recognize solutions and follow-up. Knowledge of criminal statues and case law for initial and follow-up investigations. Ability to use office equipment such as computers and printers. Knowledge of using e-mail, completing reports, and data entry.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to use discretion during criminal investigations, arrests, warrant services, and interaction with members of the community.
Problem Solving: 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.
Communication: Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation. Ability to relate to individuals, community groups, and plan/conduct community programs.
Safety Awareness: Must understand how to apply safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and protect people from potential harm or injury.
Customer Service: Provides prompt/responsive customer service to managers, staff, visitors, and clients; and appropriately responds to complaints/incidences in a respectful/objective manner.
North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50
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.
Posession of a valid NC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Control and enforce traffic
Criminal investigation
Search and seizure
Service of warrants and subpoenas
Suspect apprehensions
Collection and preservation of evidence
Enforcement of chain-of-custody
Participation in court proceedings
Investigates criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property
Complete investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reported in or around state buildings and property, and interviews victims and witnesses
May arrest suspects in connections with crimes or violations of law
May testify in court as needed