Armed Police Officer PRN

Job Summary

The Armed Police Officer Under the direction of the Security Director or designee, the off duty Armed Police Officer (APO) is responsible for the protection of the facility’s assets, people and programs. The APO establishes a positive Security image by being highly visible and vigilant to fire, health and safety hazards as well as criminal threats. The APO takes immediate corrective action on violations and/or deficiencies to minimize the potential for harm. The APO maintains a close working relationship with hospital employees to provide a safe and secure environment.

What you will do in this role

• Supports the hospital’s safety and security management program in an attempt to provide a safe and secure physical environment.
• Aids all hospital patients, visitors and employees with dignity and respect and acknowledges their needs in a timely manner.
• The APO’s conduct demonstrates compliance with and reporting of suspected violations of relevant laws, and regulations, the facility’s compliance policies and procedures; and HCA’s Code of Conduct.
• Provides preventative patrols in the area in and around the Emergency Department.
• Aids hospital staff with the enforcement of Temporary Detention Orders (TDO) or Emergency Custody Orders (ECO) when appropriate.
• Provides emergency communication between the hospital and the police department during emergency situations.
• Responds to various emergency codes to provide security services where appropriate.
• Aids in restraining patients under supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Presents written reports as necessary, including daily activity reports, incident reports, and other reports as required.
• Reports any and all unusual incidents and crimes occurred during assigned shift on appropriate forms no later than the end of assigned shift.
• Passes on to relief any and all orders pertaining to post.

Qualifications

• Must be a police academy graduate.
• Must be an employed, sworn and commissioned police officer with the local Police Department.
• Documentation of ongoing law enforcement training as regulated by the Law Enforcement Agency.
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) certification/training preferred.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.