Police Officer - Nights

Department

11926 Navicent Non Enterprise Corporate - Public Safety

Status

Full time

Hours per week

40

Schedule details / Additional information

Nights

Pay range

$24.85 - $37.30

Major responsibilities

• Patrol assigned jurisdiction and observe for unsafe, unsecure, or illegal activity.
• Accomplish and document assigned patrols in accordance with established procedure and time frames.
• Respond to calls for assistance and complete uniform incident reports as appropriate.
• Appropriately and effectively intervene when encountering unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons.
• Communicate calmly, factually, objectively, and courteously with all persons and coordinate with community police agencies as appropriate.
• Document work activities and incidents, and complete investigations of criminal activity within corporate jurisdiction.
• Maintain all training and competency required to maintain Georgia law‑enforcement certification and demonstrate required skills through periodic assessments.

Licensure, registration, and/or certification required

• Valid driver’s license.
• Training from Atrium Health:
  Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention/De‑escalation and defensive tactics, within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• GPSTC (24.0 Hours).
• CPI/Restraint Training.
• P.O.S.T. certification number.

Education required

• High School Diploma / GED required.

Experience required

• Previous security, military, or law‑enforcement experience preferred.
• Minimum four years as a police officer.
• Good decision‑making and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven performance under stressful situations.
• Respond to acts of violence and manage patient valuables per hospital policy.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports at incident scenes.
• Respond to all security alarms, both in‑house and off‑site properties.
• Patrol and control access to the Emergency Center, escort patients to seclusion or T‑6 with safety in mind, and perform required rounds.
• Report hazards and security risks in both secured and unsecured areas.

Knowledge, skills & abilities required

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of departmental, law‑enforcement, GCIC, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Computer operation and job‑related software skills.
• Policy and procedure development skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports and obtain information through interviews.
• Ability to investigate violations of departmental policy and state laws.
• Successful completion of background investigation and drug screen prior to employment.
• For qualifying positions, completion of a psychological evaluation if required by policy.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Stand or walk majority of time with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching; may need to run or exert intense physical effort.
• Visual and auditory acuity required; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Exposure to all‑weather elements.

Preferred job requirements

• Valid driver’s license and GPSTC (24.0 Hours).

Preferred education

• Completion of approved basic law‑enforcement curriculum.
• Completion of BLS and CPI within first 30 days.
• Certificate in Law Enforcement.
• Two years of public‑interaction and physical activity experience.
• Proof of comparable patrol experience.

Preferred experience

• 1 year in a security related field.
• Previous security, military, or law‑enforcement experience preferred.

Preferred knowledge/skills/abilities

• All items listed under “Knowledge, skills & abilities required” plus additional hospital policy awareness.
• Mandatory annual P.O.S.T. certification and hospital police training.
• Knowledge and skills to serve patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

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