FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Hospital Police Officer
FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States, 28374
Overview
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property across the organization. This position is subject to work assignments throughout the FirstHealth Corporate system but will focus primarily on the hospitals in Moore County, Hoke County, Richmond County, and Montgomery County. This position requires working various shifts, including day/night shifts, holidays, and will involve responding to after-hour incidents. The employee performs a full range of general law enforcement duties, including patrolling during a shift in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means.
Responsibilities
Patrol facilities and property in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means; check doors and windows; examine premises of unoccupied buildings; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, or other hazardous conditions.
Perform fixed post functions: control patient and visitor entry to the Emergency Department/Hospital Concourse; operate metal screening system to prevent weapons or contraband from entering the patient treatment area; control the entrance of visitors and employees after hours at designated entrances and screen for proper authorization and identification.
Maintain a working knowledge of emergency codes and FirstHealth Police response procedures; assist with mental health patient custody issues and assist in arranging transportation to other facilities as well as escorting patients to units within the FirstHealth system; control disruptive patients.
Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; complete calls by determining the true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
Investigate traffic accidents; issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in other emergency operation activities.
Perform investigations of accidents and possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; perform investigative tasks assigned by the Police Sergeant or other senior officer; arrest and process criminal suspects.
Advise the public on laws and local ordinances; testify in court; execute search warrants; serve papers as needed.
Regulate and direct vehicular traffic during busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintain order at public gatherings.
Perform bank escorts; operate a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; operate a mobile data terminal with a variety of software.
Prepare detailed records and reports of activities; perform related duties as needed.
Required Qualifications Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid NC driver's license or the ability to get a NC driver's license.
Certification by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer or the ability to complete the NC BLET “Transfer” course.
High level of computer literacy and technical competency; office automation skills; strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and participate in multiple projects at one time; strong interpersonal, verbal, telephone, and customer service skills; strong writing skills; self-motivating.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
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Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property across the organization. This position is subject to work assignments throughout the FirstHealth Corporate system but will focus primarily on the hospitals in Moore County, Hoke County, Richmond County, and Montgomery County. This position requires working various shifts, including day/night shifts, holidays, and will involve responding to after-hour incidents. The employee performs a full range of general law enforcement duties, including patrolling during a shift in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means.
Responsibilities
Patrol facilities and property in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means; check doors and windows; examine premises of unoccupied buildings; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, or other hazardous conditions.
Perform fixed post functions: control patient and visitor entry to the Emergency Department/Hospital Concourse; operate metal screening system to prevent weapons or contraband from entering the patient treatment area; control the entrance of visitors and employees after hours at designated entrances and screen for proper authorization and identification.
Maintain a working knowledge of emergency codes and FirstHealth Police response procedures; assist with mental health patient custody issues and assist in arranging transportation to other facilities as well as escorting patients to units within the FirstHealth system; control disruptive patients.
Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; complete calls by determining the true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
Investigate traffic accidents; issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in other emergency operation activities.
Perform investigations of accidents and possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; perform investigative tasks assigned by the Police Sergeant or other senior officer; arrest and process criminal suspects.
Advise the public on laws and local ordinances; testify in court; execute search warrants; serve papers as needed.
Regulate and direct vehicular traffic during busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintain order at public gatherings.
Perform bank escorts; operate a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; operate a mobile data terminal with a variety of software.
Prepare detailed records and reports of activities; perform related duties as needed.
Required Qualifications Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid NC driver's license or the ability to get a NC driver's license.
Certification by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer or the ability to complete the NC BLET “Transfer” course.
High level of computer literacy and technical competency; office automation skills; strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and participate in multiple projects at one time; strong interpersonal, verbal, telephone, and customer service skills; strong writing skills; self-motivating.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
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