Protective Services Officer Police Officer

UNC Health Care
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27815 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Description

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

    Summary:

    Performs patrolling, surveillance, escorting, investigation and intervention services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees, physicians and property. Incumbent is authorized to make arrests in accordance with the state and local provisions.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital, and observes for unsafe or illegal activity, and for doors/areas which are not secured.

    2. Responds to calls for help with moving, positioning or restraining patients.

    3. Assists injured/ill patients with getting in and out of vehicles.

    4. Responds to calls for help with unruly, abusive, combative, threatening or armed persons.

    5. Responds to calls for escorts.

    6. Responds to calls from authorized personnel to unlock doors.

    7. Responds to calls for vehicular, helicopter or public traffic control.

    8. Responds to calls for assistance from the morgue and assists funeral home personnel with physically moving bodies.

    9. Responds to fire and security alarms.

    10. Transports IVC patients.

    11. Obtains required paperwork from Magistrates' offices, upon request.

    12. May transport cash, checks and other documents to/from area banks upon request.

    13. Documents work activities and incidents.

    14. Performs other duties as needed.

    Other information:

    • High school graduate or GED.
    • Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training program
    • Obtain Private Protective Services armed certification within 90 days of hire or Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.
    • Experience in health care or university campus experience preferred.
    • Commissioned as a law enforcement officer by the State of North Carolina or receive Private Protective Service's armed certification within 90 days of hire.
    • Must obtain North Carolina driver's license within 90 days of hire.
    • CPI Certification (Must obtain within 90-days of hire). Recertification required every 2 years.
    • BCLS Certification (Must obtain within 90-days of hire). Recertification required every 2 years.
    • 2 years of experience; preferably in a hospital setting.

    Salary Range= $21.00-$36.68


    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

    Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

    Organization Unit: NGH Security

    Work Type: Per Diem

    Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

    Work Schedule: Variable

    Location of Job: NASH HC

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

  • Job Description

    Description

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

    Summary:

    Performs patrolling, surveillance, escorting, investigation and intervention services in an effort to protect the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees, physicians and property. Incumbent is authorized to make arrests in accordance with the state and local provisions.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital, and observes for unsafe or illegal activity, and for doors/areas which are not secured.

    2. Responds to calls for help with moving, positioning or restraining patients.

    3. Assists injured/ill patients with getting in and out of vehicles.

    4. Responds to calls for help with unruly, abusive, combative, threatening or armed persons.

    5. Responds to calls for escorts.

    6. Responds to calls from authorized personnel to unlock doors.

    7. Responds to calls for vehicular, helicopter or public traffic control.

    8. Responds to calls for assistance from the morgue and assists funeral home personnel with physically moving bodies.

    9. Responds to fire and security alarms.

    10. Transports IVC patients.

    11. Obtains required paperwork from Magistrates' offices, upon request.

    12. May transport cash, checks and other documents to/from area banks upon request.

    13. Documents work activities and incidents.

    14. Performs other duties as needed.

    Other information:

    • High school graduate or GED.
    • Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training program
    • Obtain Private Protective Services armed certification within 90 days of hire or Graduate of accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.
    • Experience in health care or university campus experience preferred.
    • Commissioned as a law enforcement officer by the State of North Carolina or receive Private Protective Service's armed certification within 90 days of hire.
    • Must obtain North Carolina driver's license within 90 days of hire.
    • CPI Certification (Must obtain within 90-days of hire). Recertification required every 2 years.
    • BCLS Certification (Must obtain within 90-days of hire). Recertification required every 2 years.
    • 2 years of experience; preferably in a hospital setting.

    Salary Range= $21.00-$36.68


    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

    Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

    Organization Unit: NGH Security

    Work Type: Per Diem

    Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

    Work Schedule: Variable

    Location of Job: NASH HC

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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