WMH Police Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintains high visibility through vehicle and foot patrol in an effort to deter criminal activity.
• Directs traffic flow, initiates traffic accident investigations and/or conducts the actual investigation when property damage and serious injury is involved, assists motorists and citizens as needed, and resolves and reports traffic problems, safety concerns, hazards, etc.
• Detects and deters crime, conducts searches within legal and safe parameters, and conducts non-arrest detentions as required.
• Makes motor vehicle stops, detects DWI situations and processes related arrests.
• Testifies in court to provide evidence or as a witness in traffic or criminal cases.
• Utilizes citizen input in the identification of community issues, develops community contacts, coordinates, plans and conducts community programs and acts as a resource in the development of similar programs.
• Recognizes and implements crime prevention techniques including environment factors conducive to criminal activity.
• Identifies and secures crime scenes, processes crime scenes, uses legal interrogation techniques to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Records facts and prepares reports to document preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Identifies offenses follows established procedures for submission of evidence, and takes appropriate action including obtaining/writing and executing search and arrest warrants when indicated.
• Conducts investigations related to misdemeanors and felonies. The development of prosecution summaries and testifying in court when needed.
• Communicates with other law enforcement agencies according to department procedures.
• Operates and properly use the Police Pak call log is required. Calls are prioritized appropriately; pertinent information is obtained and effectively communicated to field staff.
• Performs a variety of tasks to include answering the phone, handling walk-in traffic, responding to radio communications, processing alarms, operating the CCTV system, etc.
• Accomplishes responsibilities with a calm demeanor, particularly during stressful events.
• Responsible for conducting appropriate inspections at the beginning and ending of each shift and reporting any damage or needed action.
• Properly operates and accounts for all vehicle equipment including police radios, emergency lights and sirens, etc.
• Reports immediately to Wayne UNC Health Care for traffic and crowd control when recalled for Disaster or other emergency situations.
• Transports all hospital bank deposits and mail.
• Accompanies visitors, volunteers, and hospital staff to his/her vehicle when requested in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensures appropriate and professional interaction will all employees, patients and visitors.
• Is flexible to work varied shifts as needed to ensure adequate departmental coverage or in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: 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. 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 for more than one year.
• Professional Experience Requirements: 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.