WMH Police Officer

I. Job Summary

The mission of the Wayne UNC Health Care Police Department is to contribute to and promote the greater mission of Wayne UNC Healthcare by facilitating a safe, secure and service oriented environment. The department does this by offering crime prevention programs to promote safety and deter criminal activity. Wayne UNC Health Care Police Officers conduct various law enforcement activities including patrolling within the geographic jurisdiction, conducting criminal investigations, crime prevention, assisting motorists, traffic control, and providing security at special events on the hospital campus.

The Police Officers participate in and attend training exercises and classes in law enforcement, basic life support, and other emergency response areas. Police Officers perform other assigned duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

Licensure/

Certification

A valid North Carolina Driver's License and a driving record that will allow for insurance coverage.

Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: As set forth in N.C.G.S. 74E-8, applicants for commission as a company police officer and a commissioned company police officer must meet and maintain the same minimum pre-employment and in-service standards as are required for State law enforcement officers by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission, and must meet or maintain any other pre-employment and in-service requirements set by the Attorney General. Out-of-State candidates should have the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

Out-of-State candidates must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the state of transfer to be considered. Out-of-State candidates cannot have a break in service from the out of state agency of more than one year. All out-of-state candidates may possibly have to complete 96 hours (or more) of training to be eligible for NC certification, pass the State exam or other requirements set forth by the North Carolina Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission.

IAHSS Basic and Advanced Certifications preferred.

Experience

* At least two years of law enforcement experience in a healthcare or campus law enforcement setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with patients, their families, the public and hospital team members.

* Good decision making and critical thinking skills.

* Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

* Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.

Valid NC Driver's License

Yes

No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.