Special Police Officer - Atrium Health University City FT
About The Position
The Special Police Officer at Atrium Health University City is responsible for maintaining safety and security within the assigned jurisdiction. This involves intervening in situations involving unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed individuals, and apprehending and arresting those engaged in criminal activity. The role requires conducting investigations, responding to routine and emergency calls, completing incident reports, and serving as a subject matter expert in criminal processes. Officers must communicate effectively with all persons and coordinate with community police agencies. A critical aspect of the position is providing armed response to imminent threats to life or safety on Advocate Health property, and preparing for and testifying in criminal court proceedings.
Requirements
- General Law Enforcement Certification Issued by 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 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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
