Virginia Certified Police Officer- ROCKBRIDGE

Carilion Clinic • Lexington, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Police Officer provides professional law enforcement services to Carilion Clinic, supporting the Clinic’s objectives, preserving peace, protecting life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing laws. The officer must be certified as a law enforcement officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

The officer responds to calls and patrols Carilion Clinic facilities to investigate suspicious conditions and complaints and identify security breaches, such as unlocked doors or open windows. The role also includes coordinating with outside law enforcement agencies; providing security for prisoners, mental health patients, special events, dignitaries, and staff when needed; responding to traffic, criminal, and non-criminal incidents; investigating crimes and processing crime scenes; directing traffic and enforcing parking regulations; and completing required reports promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Driving record within the scope of Carilion's Driver Regulations.
• At least 21 years of age, as required by Virginia law.
• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Meets Virginia's minimum requirements for law enforcement officers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous law enforcement or security experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and patrol Carilion Clinic facilities to investigate suspicious conditions and complaints and identify security breaches.
• Assist and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies interacting with hospital services, visitors, patients, or staff.
• Provide security for prisoners, mental health patients, special events, dignitaries, and staff when needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to calls for service involving traffic, criminal or non-criminal incidents, and requests for information or assistance.
• Enforce laws, investigate crimes, and process crime scenes.
• Direct traffic and monitor and enforce parking regulations.
• Write and file required reports in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years.
• Voluntary 403(b) plan.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.

What This Job Offers

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