Police Officer

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

At WakeMed, Police Officers play a critical role in keeping campuses safe, welcoming, and secure for patients, visitors, and teammates. The role combines traditional law enforcement responsibilities with a service-first mindset in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Officers patrol WakeMed property, respond to criminal and non-criminal calls for service, enforce applicable laws and policies, and take appropriate action to reduce risk. They detain, arrest, and process criminal violations on WakeMed property and complete required reports, citations, and documentation. The position also involves assisting with patient transport and subject control under North Carolina commitment procedures, supporting investigations using WakeMed CCTV systems, and operating departmental vehicles in accordance with state law and policy.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals has served the community since 1961 and is a leading provider of health services in Wake County. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community through outstanding and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Certification by the NC Training and Standards Commission.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training program.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol WakeMed property to protect patients, visitors, staff, and facilities, enforcing applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to criminal and non-criminal calls for service, assess situations, and take appropriate action to reduce risk and maintain safety.
• Detain, arrest, and process criminal violations occurring on WakeMed property, completing required reports, citations, and documentation.
• Assist with patient transport and subject control when individuals pose a risk to themselves or others, following North Carolina commitment procedures.
• Support investigations using WakeMed CCTV systems.
• Operate departmental vehicles in compliance with state law and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED