Special Police Officer - Atrium Health Stanly PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Albemarle, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Police Officer is responsible for appropriately and effectively intervening in situations involving unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed individuals. This role involves apprehending and arresting individuals for criminal activity, completing investigations within the assigned jurisdiction, and responding to routine and emergency calls for assistance. The officer will also complete incident reports, assist teammates, serve as a subject matter expert in the criminal process, and coordinate with community police agencies. A key responsibility is providing armed response to imminent threats on Advocate Health property, preparing criminal cases for court, and testifying in proceedings. The position requires clear communication, the ability to work independently in stressful situations, and proficiency with firearms.

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
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
Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situations

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

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