PRN Police Officer

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned jurisdiction and observes for unsafe, unsecure, or illegal activity; Accomplishes and documents assigned patrols; Responds to calls for assistance and completes uniform incident reports; Intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered; Communicates in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner with all persons and coordinates with community police agencies; Documents work activities and incidents; completes investigations of criminal activity; Maintains training and competency as required to maintain Georgia law enforcement general certification; Responds to all acts of violence in the Emergency Center, 6 East, and other areas; Handles safekeeping of patient valuables consistently with hospital policy; Conducts investigations at incident scenes and prepares report documentation; Responds to all security alarms, both in-house and off-site properties; Patrols and controls access to Emergency Center, provides safety, protection, and screening; Escorts patients to seclusion and T-6, searches persons, uses restraints and handheld metal detectors; Patrols inside and outside areas and secures coverage of hospital, reports hazards and security risks

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license; Must complete training from Atrium Health including Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalation and defensive tactics within 90 days of hire; GPSTC (24.0 Hours); CPI/Restraint Training; P.O.S.T. certification number; High School Diploma/GED required; Minimum of four years of employment as a police officer; Demonstrate good decision making and high level of written and verbal communication skills; Proven performance under stressful situations; Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and the criminal justice system; Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations; Knowledge of law enforcement standards; Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations; Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures; Skills in operation of computers and job-related software programs; Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; Ability to obtain information through interviews; Ability to thoroughly investigate violations of departmental policy and state laws; Must successfully pass background investigation and drug screen prior to employment; Entrants to a Testing Job after October 01, 2024 must successfully complete a psychological evaluation; Completion of approved curriculum in basic law enforcement required; Completion of BLS and CPI within first 30 days of employment required; Two years of experience in a job requiring public interaction and physical activity required; Must possess knowledge and skills to service patients of all ages including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Nice to have

Previous security, military, law enforcement experience or related field preferred; 1 year experience in security related field; Proven comparable patrol experience preferred; Certificate in Law Enforcement