Police Officer - Nights

American Addiction Centers • Byron, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer is responsible for patrolling assigned jurisdictions, observing for unsafe, unsecure, or illegal activity, and responding to calls for assistance. This role involves completing incident reports, intervening in situations with unruly or threatening individuals, and communicating effectively with various parties. The officer will also coordinate with community police agencies, document work activities, and conduct investigations of criminal activity within the corporate jurisdiction. A key aspect of the role is maintaining required training and competency to uphold Georgia law enforcement certification. The position also includes responsibilities related to the Emergency Center, such as providing safety, protection, and screening of individuals, handling patient valuables, responding to security alarms, and escorting patients. Patrols both inside and outside hospital areas are required to report hazards and security risks.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly, in both oral and written form.
• Candidate must have a minimum of four years of employment as a police officer.
• He/she must demonstrate good decision making, have a high level of both written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must have proven performance under stressful situations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of law enforcement standards.
• Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Skills in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skills in the development of policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to obtain information through interviews.
• Ability to thoroughly investigate violations of departmental policy and state laws.
• Must successfully pass background investigation and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills to service patients of all ages including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Nice To Haves

• Previous security, military, law enforcement experience or related field preferred.
• Complete training from Atrium Health that includes but is not limited to: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalation, and defensive tactics, within 90 days of hire.
• GPSTC (24.0 Hours).
• CPI/Restraint Training P.O.S.T. certification number.
• Completion of approved curriculum in basic law enforcement required.
• Completion of BLS and CPI within the first 30 days of employment required.
• Certificate in Law Enforcement.
• Two years of experience in a job requiring public interaction and physical activity required.
• Proven comparable patrol experience preferred.
• 1 year experience in security related field.
• Previous security, military, law enforcement experience or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned jurisdiction and observes for unsafe, unsecure, or illegal activity.
• Accomplishes and documents assigned patrols in accordance with established procedure and time frames.
• Ensures that assigned activities occur in accordance with established procedure and time frames.
• Responds to calls for assistance.
• Completes uniform incident reports as appropriate and in compliance with established procedures.
• Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
• Communicates 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.
• Documents work activities and incidents.
• Completes investigations of any criminal activity occurring within corporate jurisdiction in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates capability of communicating and demonstrating all skills required for the position as assessed through periodic skills assessments.
• Maintains all training and competency as required to maintain Georgia law enforcement general certification.
• Handles the safekeeping of patient valuables consistently with hospital policy and procedure and the removal, safekeeping, and return of these valuables.
• Conducts investigations at incident scenes and prepares the necessary report documentation.
• Responds to all security alarms, both in-house and those off-site properties in proximity.
• Patrols and controls access to the Emergency Center: Provides safety, protection, and screening of persons entering Emergency Center area.
• Escorts patients to seclusion and T-6 with safety in mind always.
• Ensures that person(s) are searched before going to T-6 and/or seclusion.
• Knows how and when to use restraints and proper use of handheld metal detectors.
• Makes required rounds in treatment area.
• Patrols inside and outside areas and secures coverage of the hospital: Reports hazards, security risks both in secured and unsecured areas.
• Must meet P.O.S.T. mandatory yearly requirement for certification.
• Must attend Hospital Police mandatory training and departmental training on an annual basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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