Now Hiring Security Officers

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary Provides general security work in the protection of persons and property. Is involved with enforcement of Pardee policies, standards, regulations and codes. Assists local law enforcement with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Responsibilities Communicates effectively via two-way radio, computer, email, telephone and verbal communication with team members, visitors, patients and local law enforcement; keeps leadership informed; attends meetings, training assigned by leadership to maintain personal growth and development; maintains care for department equipment and supplies.

Investigates, writes incident reports, and provides patient interventions and use of force reports with complete narrative; takes custody and secures weapons until returned to owner; provides daily activity logs before the end of shift; is knowledgeable of security sensitive areas; escorts team members, patients and visitors to parking areas; locks/unlocks designated doors.

Monitors the conduct of hospital visitors; confronts unauthorized people, reports safety concerns, fire hazards and security violations by patrolling the hospital facility.

Controls traffic and enforces parking regulations; maintains parking lot surveillance to assure safety; enforces applicable parking regulations; initiates towing of vehicles; writes and reports parking citations of illegally parked vehicles.

Provides immediate and prompt response to emergency codes; assists with the management of individuals with behavioral issues and provides backup for law enforcement in those situations; maintains a working knowledge of emergency codes and response procedures; responds appropriately and in a timely manner to all emergency situations as well as activated security alarms; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Hired applicants will be required to obtain Certification in Non-Crisis Intervention (NCI), Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and training to carry ASP baton, handcuffs, and OC pepper spray. Training and evaluation will be provided.

High school diploma or equivalent

Current NC Driver's License

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lb on occasion as warranted by emergent circumstances

Stands, walks, stoops, and bends regularly for entire shift; may be required to run or move quickly as warranted by emergent circumstances

Must be able to practice effective body mechanics

Preferred Previous security, law enforcement or military experience

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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