Police Officer I - Hospital Police Department

Description

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This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment incentive spread over a two-year period.

Summary:

A Police Officer at the UNC Hospital campus is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and property within the hospital campus. Officers in this role will perform a variety of law enforcement duties, including patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and enforcing hospital policies and regulations. This role is critical in maintaining a secure and peaceful environment conducive to healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities:

1. Emergency Response- Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to any and all emergency situations as well as activated security and panic alarms. Participates as a functioning part of the Emergency Response Team to provide or prevent access to the involved area as required in emergency situations. Maintains a working knowledge of emergency codes and UNC Hospitals Police response procedures.

2. Conflict Resolution - Mediates and resolves conflicts or disturbances involving patients, visitors, or staff. Use deescalation techniques to manage potentially volatile situations. Assists with mental health patient custody issues and also assists in both arranging transportation to other facilities.

3. Community Policing- Protects and serves the hospital staff, patients and visitors of UNC Health Care, through law enforcement and crime prevention. Police Officers patrol campuses and investigate complaints and violations of State laws and local ordinances using the Community Oriented Policing philosophy. Develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices across campuses.

4. Investigations and Incident Report Writing- Enters incident reports into the Police-Pak system in a complete, concise, and proper manner. Investigates and documents all incidents of a criminal nature, including follow up investigations. Apprehends and arrests criminals. Submits all paperwork for arrest, felony prosecution reports, and uniform citations in a timely manner. Runs criminal history checks and utilizes NCIC/DCI/CJLeads/NCAWARE. Takes custody of found items, secures them properly, and attempts to return property to its owner. Investigates lost/stolen/damaged property. Initiates risk assessments on D.O.C. inmates, patients, and employees as required. Assists and coordinates activities of outside police agencies. Follows departmental and NC criminal justice standards for the collection and maintenance of evidence.

5. Patrol and Surveillance- Patrols assigned areas to detect and deter criminal activity. promote an absence of crime. Properly documents and reports security or safety hazards. Escorts employees, patients, and visitors to parking areas. Provides after hours access to secured areas for authorized personnel. Collects, inventories, and secures patient property.. Maintains, compiles, and transports patient commitment documents to the magistrate's office. Interacts with personnel in patrol areas and challenges all suspicious persons encountered. Serves warrants, orders, subpoenas, and all our duties as assigned.

6. Policy and Procedures/General Statutes - Maintains a familiarity with departmental policies and procedures as well as hospital policies to include the Departmental Policy Manual, the Hospital Administrative Policy Manual, Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy Manual, and Human Resources Policy Manual.. Must have a good working knowledge of both Federal and N.C. Criminal Statues and be able to apply them as required in the course of investigations or while on patrol. Must have a working knowledge of what probable cause is and how it affects various arrest situations. Must understand the Use of Force Policy and apply force in the performance of duty in a proper and reasonable manner. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with all appropriate members of the Police Dept. and Hospital Community.

7. Special Areas of Responsibility - Proactively manages specific assigned areas of responsibility to include the following Security sensitive area management, Light surveys, Airway box surveys, Panic alarm inspections, Access control inspections, Special events coordination, etc.

8. Community Engagement - Builds positive relationships with hospital staff, patients, and visitors. Provide information and assistance to enhance their sense of security and well-being.

9. Traffic Control- Conducts parking surveys when requested or required. Enforces applicable parking regulations and writes citations to illegally parked or unauthorized vehicles in a proactive manner. Initiates towing of vehicles as required.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
* Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training in the state of North Carolina.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Valid North Carolina Driver's license.
* Certification as a law enforcement officer must be obtained in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
Out-of-state candidates:
* Must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course accredited by their state of transfer to be considered.
* Must not have a break in service from their out-of-state agency exceeding one year.
* All out-of-state candidates will be required to complete a minimum of 56 hours of additional training to be eligible for NC certification and must pass the state exam.
* Candidates must also successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, which includes a review of their driving and criminal history (with no felony convictions), psychological testing, a polygraph examination, drug screening, and a physical examination.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* * Must have the ability to work a shift of duty from 550 am to 550 pm or 550 pm to 550 AM, Shifts may be changed to conform to the needs of the department.
* * Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system.
* * Must be able to write a computer generated report, using a computerized form, based on a short fact scenario, which will be provided. A Passing score is 70%, objective scoring based on content, grammar, spelling, etc.
* * Ability and willingness to adhere to moral and ethical principles and to possess sound moral character and honesty.
* * Ability to work in a cooperative or coordinated effort whether as part of a group or persons acting together as a team or in the interest of a common cause.
* * Ability to take the lead or introductory step in activities, responsibilities or decisions and work with a minimal amount of supervision.
* * Ability to be one who can be relied upon and to be dependable in achievement, accuracy and honesty.
* * Ability to judge, make a decision or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively and wisely especially in matters affecting action, good sense and discretion.
* * Ability to exhibit a standing practice of professional character.
* * Ability to apply Laws, Ordinances, and Departmental Policies to a broad range of circumstances.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough

Organization Unit: Hospital Police Department

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.