Police Officer - UNC Chatham Police Department

Overview

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Description A Police Officer at the UNC Hospital campus is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and property within the hospital campus. Officers in this role will perform a variety of law enforcement duties, including patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and enforcing hospital policies and regulations. This role is critical in maintaining a secure and peaceful environment conducive to healthcare delivery.

This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment incentive spread over a two-year period

In order to qualify for this role, you must have your BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) Certification

Responsibilities

• Emergency Response - Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to any and all emergency situations as well as activated security and panic alarms. Participates as a functioning part of the Emergency Response Team to provide or prevent access to the involved area as required in emergency situations. Maintains a working knowledge of emergency codes and UNC Hospitals Police response procedures.
• Conflict Resolution - Mediates and resolves conflicts or disturbances involving patients, visitors, or staff. Uses de-escalation techniques to manage potentially volatile situations. Assists with mental health patient custody issues and arranges transportation to other facilities as needed.
• Community Policing - Protects and serves the hospital staff, patients, and visitors through law enforcement and crime prevention. Patrols campuses and investigates complaints and violations of state laws and local ordinances using the Community Oriented Policing philosophy. Develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote safety across campuses.
• Investigations and Incident Report Writing - Enters incident reports into the Police-Pak system in a complete, concise, and proper manner. Investigates and documents all incidents of a criminal nature, including follow-up investigations. Apprehends and arrests criminals. Submits paperwork for arrest, felony prosecution reports, and uniform citations in a timely manner. Runs criminal history checks and utilizes NCIC / DCI / CJLeads / NCAWARE. Takes custody of found items, secures them, and attempts to return property to owners. Investigates lost / stolen / damaged property. Initiates risk assessments on DOC inmates, patients, and employees as required. Coordinates activities with outside police agencies and follows departmental and NC criminal justice standards for evidence collection and maintenance.
• Patrol and Surveillance - Patrols assigned areas to detect and deter criminal activity, promote an absence of crime, and document or report security or safety hazards. Escorts employees, patients, and visitors to parking areas. Provides after-hours access to secured areas for authorized personnel. Collects, inventories, and secures patient property; maintains and transports patient commitment documents to the magistrate's office. Interacts with personnel in patrol areas and challenges suspicious persons encountered. Serves warrants, orders, subpoenas, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Policy and Procedures / General Statutes - Maintains familiarity with departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including multiple policy manuals. Has working knowledge of Federal and North Carolina criminal statutes and applies them in investigations or patrols. Understands probable cause and uses the Use of Force Policy appropriately. Communicates effectively with Police Dept. and Hospital Community.
• Special Areas of Responsibility - Proactively manages specific assigned areas, including security-sensitive area management, light surveys, airway box surveys, panic alarm inspections, access control inspections, and special events coordination.
• Community Engagement - Builds positive relationships with hospital staff, patients, and visitors; provides information and assistance to enhance security and well-being.
• Traffic Control - Conducts parking surveys as requested; enforces parking regulations, issues citations for violations, and initiates towing as required.

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