Police Officer

Overview

First Health of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading‑edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15‑county service area.

In addition, First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

• Patrol facilities and property in a police car, on foot, by bicycle or other appropriate means; check doors and windows; examine premises of unoccupied buildings; detect unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, or other hazardous conditions.
• Fixed Post Functions Emergency Department/Hospital Concourse–Control patient and visitor entry as appropriate into the E.D. Operate metal screening system to prevent weapons or other contraband from entering the patient treatment area. Control the entrance of visitors and employees after hours at designated entrances as well as screens for proper authorization and identification.
• Maintain a working knowledge of emergency codes and First Health Police response procedures. Assist with mental health patient custody issues and assist in both arranging transportation to other facilities as well as escorting patients to units within the First Health system. Control disruptive patients.
• Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; complete calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Investigate traffic accidents; illegal parking; issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in other emergency operation activities.
• Perform investigations of accidents and possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; perform investigative tasks assigned by the Police Sergeant or other senior officer; arrest and process criminal suspects.
• Advise the public on laws and local ordinances; testify in court; execute search warrants; serve papers as needed.
• Regulate and direct vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintain order at public gatherings.
• Perform bank escorts.
• Operate a two‑way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; operate mobile data terminal with a variety of software.
• Prepare detailed records and reports of activities.
• Perform related duties as required.

Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid NC driver's license or the ability to get a NC driver’s license. Certification by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer or the ability to complete the NC BLET “Transfer” course.

High level of computer literacy and technical competency, office automation skills; strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multi‑task and participate in multiple projects at one time; strong interpersonal and verbal skills to include telephone skills and strong customer service focus; strong writing skills; self‑motiving.