Special Police Officer - Cabarrus FT
About The Position
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. The Special Police Officer will appropriately and effectively intervene when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered. They will apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity, and complete investigations of any criminal activity occurring within the assigned jurisdiction. This role involves responding to routine and emergency calls for assistance, completing uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation, and assisting teammates as a subject matter expert in the criminal process. The officer will communicate in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner, coordinate and communicate with community police agencies, and provide armed response to any imminent situation that threatens life or safety on Advocate Health property. Responsibilities also include preparing criminal cases for court proceedings, attending court, and testifying in criminal proceedings.
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
- General Law Enforcement Certification Issued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- 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 Advocate Health and applicable state standards
- Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state 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 Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training
Nice To Haves
- 2 (preferred) years of General law enforcement or public safety experience
Responsibilities
- 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 applicable state 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 Advocate Health property.
- Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus eligible
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
