Police Officer

Position Summary

The Police Officer performs a complete range of law enforcement services for the ECU Police Department. Duties include patrols, criminal apprehension, preliminary and follow-up investigations, traffic enforcement, and other tasks that aid in securing the hospital campus. This position is primarily assigned to report and work at ECU Health Medical Center but may be assigned to other regions as needed.

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations; gather and preserve evidence as required.
• Enforce traffic laws and hospital campus regulations to ensure safety and order.
• Provide security for patients, visitors, staff, and property at ECU Health facilities.
• Coordinate with hospital, security, and emergency response teams as needed.

• High School plus 1–2 years of formal education/experience or higher.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training is required.
• Law Enforcement certification by the State of North Carolina.
• Must maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Minimum age of 20 years.
• Selected applicants must pass a complete medical examination, psychological testing, and a police applicant background investigation.

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday (5:45 pm – 5:45 am)
• Required to work rotational weekends
• Great Benefits

ECU Health Police is a corporate department that serves all ECU Health properties. As part of the professional healthcare team, the Police Department's mission is to protect and serve the patients, visitors and staff of all ECU Health entities in order to provide a high quality, cost effective and secure environment for the provision of quality patient care.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.