Special Police Officer

Overview

Performs protective, law enforcement and security services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients, visitors, teammates, and property. Investigates criminal acts on hospital grounds, makes arrests, protects life and property, patrols hospital buildings and grounds and prevents theft and vandalism. Acts as first responder to any imminent threat to life or safety.

• Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
• Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.
• Complete investigations of any criminal activity occurring within assigned jurisdiction, make arrests, and process criminal defendants as per applicable state criminal proceedings.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance. Complete uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation.
• Assist teammates with and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.
• Communicate in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner with all persons with whom communication or collaboration are necessary. Coordinates and communicates with community police agencies as appropriate.
• Provide armed response to any imminent situation that threatens the life or safety of anyone on Advocate Health property.
• Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.

• Ability to hear clearly and communicate clearly with others
• Ability to run, and exert intense physical effort in moving, controlling, or restraining combative subjects
• Possess close and intermediate visual acuity
• Spends majority of time standing or walking with a reasonable amount of bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
• May be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions
• Exposed to hazardous work conditions and combative subjects

• License/Registration/Certification:
  General Law Enforcement Certification
• Issued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)
• Level of
  
  Education:
  
  Basic Law Enforcement Training
• Field of Study (if applicable):
  Criminal Justice
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2 (preferred)
• Describe Type
  
  Experience:
  
  General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situations
• Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law
• Knowledge of criminal process
• Demonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement Certification
• Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing
• Ability to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training

$24.85 - $37.30

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system that provides care across multiple brands and states. It is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, and employs tens of thousands of teammates across numerous hospitals and care locations. It is committed to providing equitable care for all, with substantial community benefits annually.