Special Police Officer - University City FT

Department 11926 Atrium Health University City - Public Safety

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information This position is sign‑on bonus eligible. Various with rotating weekends.

Pay Range $25.30 - $37.95

Essential Functions 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.

Physical Requirements 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

Education, Experience And Certifications 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

Compensation 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

Benefits And More 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

Role 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.

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