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Atrium Health

Police Officer - Nights

Atrium Health, Macon, Georgia, us, 31297

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Department 11926 Navicent Non Enterprise Corporate - Public Safety

Status Full time

Hours per week 40

Schedule details / Additional information Nights

Pay range $24.85 - $37.30

Major responsibilities

Patrol assigned jurisdiction and observe for unsafe, unsecure, or illegal activity.

Accomplish and document assigned patrols in accordance with established procedure and time frames.

Respond to calls for assistance and complete uniform incident reports as appropriate.

Appropriately and effectively intervene when encountering unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons.

Communicate calmly, factually, objectively, and courteously with all persons and coordinate with community police agencies as appropriate.

Document work activities and incidents, and complete investigations of criminal activity within corporate jurisdiction.

Maintain all training and competency required to maintain Georgia law‑enforcement certification and demonstrate required skills through periodic assessments.

Licensure, registration, and/or certification required

Valid driver’s license.

Training from Atrium Health: Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention/De‑escalation and defensive tactics, within 90 days of hire.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

GPSTC (24.0 Hours).

CPI/Restraint Training.

P.O.S.T. certification number.

Education required

High School Diploma / GED required.

Experience required

Previous security, military, or law‑enforcement experience preferred.

Minimum four years as a police officer.

Good decision‑making and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proven performance under stressful situations.

Respond to acts of violence and manage patient valuables per hospital policy.

Conduct investigations and prepare reports at incident scenes.

Respond to all security alarms, both in‑house and off‑site properties.

Patrol and control access to the Emergency Center, escort patients to seclusion or T‑6 with safety in mind, and perform required rounds.

Report hazards and security risks in both secured and unsecured areas.

Knowledge, skills & abilities required

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and the criminal justice system.

Knowledge of departmental, law‑enforcement, GCIC, and hospital policies and procedures.

Computer operation and job‑related software skills.

Policy and procedure development skills.

Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports and obtain information through interviews.

Ability to investigate violations of departmental policy and state laws.

Successful completion of background investigation and drug screen prior to employment.

For qualifying positions, completion of a psychological evaluation if required by policy.

Physical requirements and working conditions

Stand or walk majority of time with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching; may need to run or exert intense physical effort.

Visual and auditory acuity required; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Exposure to all‑weather elements.

Preferred job requirements

Valid driver’s license and GPSTC (24.0 Hours).

Preferred education

Completion of approved basic law‑enforcement curriculum.

Completion of BLS and CPI within first 30 days.

Certificate in Law Enforcement.

Two years of public‑interaction and physical activity experience.

Proof of comparable patrol experience.

Preferred experience

1 year in a security related field.

Previous security, military, or law‑enforcement experience preferred.

Preferred knowledge/skills/abilities

All items listed under “Knowledge, skills & abilities required” plus additional hospital policy awareness.

Mandatory annual P.O.S.T. certification and hospital police training.

Knowledge and skills to serve patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and many more opportunities to grow your career.

Compensation

Base compensation within the listed pay range, based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.

Premium pay for shift, on‑call, and other roles.

Incentive pay for select positions.

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs.

Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health and dependent care expenses.

Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs.

Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and offers extensive graduate medical education.

Mission Statement Performs patrolling, surveillance, escorting, investigation, and intervention services to protect the safety and security of patients of all ages, visitors, teammates, staff, and property.

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