Certified Police Officer

About This Role

This role involves performing sworn law enforcement duties within a hospital environment, operating under North Carolina Company Police authority. The officer will maintain a continuous on-site presence in the Emergency Department or on the hospital campus to support workplace violence prevention and ensure immediate response capability and staff safety. It suits a currently sworn Police Officer looking to advance their career in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform sworn law enforcement duties within a hospital environment in accordance with N.C.G.S. Chapter 74E (Company Police authority)
• Maintain continuous on-site law enforcement presence in the Emergency Department or on hospital campus in accordance with N.C.G.S. §131E-88 to support workplace violence prevention and immediate response capability
• Enforce applicable laws on property owned or controlled by the employer, consistent with Company Police jurisdiction
• Respond to criminal activity, workplace violence incidents, behavioral health crises, and safety threats using de-escalation and healthcare-appropriate use of force
• Conduct investigations, preserve evidence, and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies when required
• Support patient, staff, and visitor safety while respecting patient rights, privacy, and clinical operations
• Apply law enforcement authority within the limits of Company Police jurisdiction and assigned program scope
• Document

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a currently sworn law enforcement officer
• High School Diploma or GED required
• North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification required
• Must be eligible for or able to obtain Company Police commission under N.C.G.S. Chapter 74E
• Valid Police Identification and firearm certification required
• Must meet all state and local licensing and regulatory requirements prior to assignment
• Ability to maintain required proficiency in firearms and approved equipment

Nice to have:

• Prior healthcare, hospital, or campus policing experience
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) or behavioral health experience
• Experience in de-escalation-focused environments

Benefits

• $2,000 hiring bonus upon completion of contractual requirements and actively working post
• Additional $2,000 bonus on first anniversary
• $4,000 annual bonus starting from second anniversary
• Comprehensive healthcare-specific training, including de-escalation, behavioral health response, patient rights, and Emergency Department operations