Police Officer I

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Broughton Hospital

Job Classification Title

Police Officer I (S)

Position Number

60044889

Grade

SW04

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

As a journey level Public Safety Officer based at Broughton Hospital, the primary purpose of this unit is to provide protection for the clients, staff, visitors and property for the areas served on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis. Enforcement and the investigation of violations of North Carolina General Statutes, Mental Health laws, Department of Health and Human Services policies, and policies of each of the areas serviced by our unit and/or surrounding areas for which the police department has “mutual aid” agreements with is an essential part of our function. Another important function of this unit is to act as liaison between the agencies we serve and other criminal justice agencies and departments across the State, as well as, out of State. Subject position possesses full powers of arrest in order to control and enforce traffic, criminal investigation, search and seizure, service of warrants and subpoenas, suspect apprehensions, collection and preservation of evidence, enforcement of chain-of custody, and participation in court proceedings. Position responds to complaints and/or calls that require intervention and/or investigation. As such, position serves multi-task role (patrol officer, investigator, and crime prevention officer).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

*70%: LAW ENFORCEMENT Provide and practically effect technical support. Provide security and observe activities in campus buildings and on campus grounds. Patrol areas to ensure that traffic and parking is conducted within legal parameters. Responding to and evaluating emergencies immediately: determining immediate action required based on incident. Applies appropriate laws, policies, and processes/procedures to an incident investigation. Obtain search warrants and enforce/use the warrant issuance process. Ensure that evidence is appropriately collected and catalogued. Coordinate and conduct searches for clients who leave the institution’s grounds without permission. Control situations that involve violent and/or disruptive behaviors as exhibited by visitors, staff members, and/or clients when out of clinical control. Provide transportation of all legal status patients for off campus appointments. Equipment Operation/Maintenance. Operate and maintain police vehicle and in-vehicle equipment (including radar, lights, sirens, computer, firearms, less than lethal and non lethal weapons, batons, handcuffs, leg irons, defensive shield, and OC spray) according to SOP and user’s manual. Maintain logs of calibrations on required equipment. Traffic Control/Motorist/Motorist Assistance. Investigate all levels of motor vehicle accidents, enforce motor vehicle laws by conducting motor vehicle stops, report and resolve traffic violations, hazards, and provide motor assistance with disabled vehicles or vehicles with keys locked in them. Manage approved traffic checkpoints. Crime Deterrence/Detection and Investigation. Serve arrest warrants, subpoenas, and other legal process documents. Conduct building/grounds security checks. Respond to citizen complaints/concerns: conduct preliminary/follow-up to investigations of misdemeanors and all levels of felony cases, establish/secure/process crime scenes; conduct arrests/searches, and prepare case files. Manage all incidents utilizing the Incident Command System. Community Assistance. Serve as first responder to incidents and manage incident utilizing ICS (fires, burglar and fire alarms, hazardous waste spills, medical contaminants, illegal possession of drugs/weapons, medical emergencies or any other request for assistance). Court processes. Preparation of grand jury packets and presenting clear, concise evidence and facts during appearances in court. *5%: PUBLIC CONTACT Serve as liaison regarding public safety issues to internal and external customers, including hospital staff (medical personnel, administrators, operations personnel, clients, visitors, and other law enforcement agencies such as the sheriff’s department, Secret Service, SBI, FBI, as well as criminal and traffic courts and lawyers). Develop and deliver presentation to students, staff, and community organizations. Initiates and participates in various community events such as Special Olympics, parades, and kids fairs. Relays emergency information clearly and accurately: uses effective inquiry and interview techniques: presents concise evidence: relays radio messages using police codes. Collaborate and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies to forge alliances and to resolve/solve crime/issues. Work in association with organizational management to accomplish goal/objectives. Mentor and role-model fellow and lower level officers. *10%: WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Completes detailed departmental and state forms within the specified timeframe. Develops prosecution summaries, grand jury packets, affidavits for search warrants or subpoenas for records; records facts and prepares reports to document preliminary and follow-up investigations. Properly documents and submit evidence to SBI utilizing appropriate forms. Description of Work: (continued) 5%: CHAIN-OF-COMMAND/CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY Follows organizational and legal policies and procedures when addressing and/or processing situations. Possesses and uses knowledge of street, building, and landmark layouts. Uses agency and community resources to enhance public safety services. Recognizes and addresses members of the organization hierarch. Recognizes and addresses hospital employees, clients and visitors to build trust and to become familiar with employees. Checks for understanding, ask appropriate and timely questions and conducts follow-up questions to achieve customer needs. Follows chain-of-command appropriately in dealing with departmental issues. *10%: SAFETY Follows and applies safety measures with use of equipment (firearms, less than lethal/non lethal weapons, vehicles) and policies and procedures while carrying out their daily activities or during the investigation of a crime, accident, or during a vehicle stop. Recognizes potential safety issues or unsafe work practices and takes appropriate measures to warn others of potential hazards and addresses a plan of correction through the appropriate channels. Protects the public, staff, clients, and self from potential harm by following protocol during crisis situations. Identifies appropriate equipment, supplies, and materials that are needed to ensure safety. Tests, cleans and ensures that equipment is in safe, efficient, effective order. Stores equipment in a safe manner. Successfully completes all required in-service training as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards, Broughton Police Department, Broughton Hospital. Attend and successfully complete any additional training that has been designated by the Chief.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Necessary Special Qualifications 1.Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification, including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment. 2. Must be at least 20 years of age. 3. Posession of a valid NC Driver's License.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Allie Roberts Guffey

Email:

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov