Police Officer – Cherry Hospital

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January 22, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-106526
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Cherry Hospital
** Job Classification Title
** Police Officer I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * SW04

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
** Description of Work
** Anticipated Vacancy  This position has the responsibility to protect clients, staff, visitors and property at Cherry Hospital and O’berry Center on a 24-hour/7 day a week basis. The Police Officer is charged with the provision of the state and federal law enforcement for this facility and/or surrounding areas for with the Police Department has “mutual aid” agreements. Employee in this position possess full powers of arrest to control and enforce traffic, criminal investigations, search and seizure, service of warrants and subpoenas, suspect apprehensions, collection and preservation of evidence, enforcement of chain-of-custody, and participation in court proceedings.

Position responds to complaints and/or calls that require intervention and/or investigation. As such, position serves as a patrol officer, detective squad member, or crime prevention officer. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 10 HOUR SHIFTS (4 PM to 2 AM) AND FILL IN A 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFT WHEN ANOTHER OFFICER IS OUT. THIS POSITION WILL ALSO SERVE AS A “FLOATER” AT TIMES.

(VARIOUS SHIFTS/DAYS/NIGHTS)
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Recruitment Range: $43,811 - $70,098.00
** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
* Knowledge of investigative techniques for misdemeanor and less serious felonies; obtaining/issuing search warrants; crime scene management and fingerprint lifting tools/techniques; ability to recognize community problems, analyze alternatives, recognize solutions and follow-up. Knowledge of criminal statues and case law for initial and follow-up investigations. Ability to use office equipment such as computers and printers.
* Ability to use discretion during criminal investigations, arrests, warrant services, and interaction with members of the community.
* Ability to initiate, complete, and properly document problem-solving projects focused on crime, fear of crime, and quality of life issues. Ability to distinguish and determine violations and take appropriate action with minimal supervision.
* Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation.
* Must understand how to apply safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and protect people from potential harm or injury.
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* Physical requirements:

** Walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50
** This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** About the Facility:
** Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

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