Police Officer (PRN)

Job Description

Salary: Pay commensurate with experience.

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: Sun. - Sat. as Needed No Supervisory Responsibilities No Travel Pay commensurate with experience

A Company Police Officer acts as a law enforcement officer on the Ashe Memorial Hospital Campus, providing physical protection of life and property for patients, family, visitors and staff. A Company Police Officer is responsible for a great many security and safety duties including, but not limited to, firefighting, key and lock security, and money transport. Duties require the exercise of independent judgment in the application and enforcement of laws, regulations and hospital policies. Work is performed under the supervision of the Manager of Security (Company Police Chief) and is evaluated through conferences, written reports and annual evaluations.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education:

Possess or is qualified to possess a Probationary Certification issued by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission preferred.

Meets requirements of G.S. 74-E preferred.

Experience:

Prior experience or training in law enforcement preferred.

License/Certifications:

Basic Law Enforcement Certificate.

Current F-9A Firearms Certificate.

Current CPR certification.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Additional language skills preferred.

Other Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.

Expected Hours of Work: PRN employees work up to 24 hours/week. Shifts vary; some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: None.

Additional Minimum Employment Requirements:

Annual Health & Safety Inservice (commonly referred to as “ADI”).

Back Safety/Body Mechanics.

Annual Employee Health Screening.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical protection of life and property within the bounds of the Ashe Memorial Hospital Campus.

Response to all felony and misdemeanor crimes and disturbances occurring on Ashe Memorial property.

Compiling and submitting a variety of reports including, but not limited to, theft, accident, fire, incident and daily log.

Enforcement of all NC General Statue on the Ashe Memorial Campus.

Responds to all fire and other safety alarms.

Stays in radio or beeper contact with Ashe Memorial at all times during his or her tour of duty.

Operates the Ashe Memorial heliport as set forth by hospital policy, when requested.

Reports any equipment malfunctions or problems with the building or the grounds to Plant Operations.

Reports any violation of the safety policy or unsafe conditions to the Chief of Police and Safety or to the Manager’s designee.

Transports all hospital bank deposits and mail when requested.

Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Goals from previous performance evaluation were met.

Working Conditions:

Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

Visual and hearing ability for police activities.

General indoor conditions, some outdoor exposure to below 32 degrees and above 80 degree temperatures.

Noise: light to moderate noise.

Good verbal and written communication skills necessary for job requirements.

Call, weekend, and evening work required.

Must be able to respond to the facility within 30 minutes for call purposes.

Occupational Hazards:

Potential for exposure to infections patients or materials is negligible.

Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances such as and cleaning solutions.

Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.

Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.