Virginia Certified Police Officer

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

11d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Police Officer provides professional law enforcement services to the Carilion Clinic. These services include carrying out the objectives of the Clinic, the preservation of peace and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Valid Virginia driver's license required.
Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services or must be a recent graduate of a police academy in the state of Virginia and meet all other training standards to qualify for certification by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Must possess a driving record within the scope of Carilion's Driver Regulations.
Due to Virginia's state law, the applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Locates and investigates suspicious conditions and complaints by responding to calls and patrolling Carilion Clinic facilities for security breaches such as unlocked doors and open windows.
Assists and coordinates with outside law enforcement agencies while they are interacting with hospital services, visitors, patients or staff.
Guards and/or provides security for prisoners, mental health patients, special events, dignitaries and staff when a need is identified.
Responds quickly and professionally to all calls for service involving traffic, criminal or non-criminal incidents and requests for information or assistance.
Enforces laws, investigates crimes and processes crime scenes.
Directs traffic while monitoring and enforcing parking regulations.
Writes and files all required reports in a timely manner.