What We Offer:
Schedule: 12 hour shifts - ON CALL AS NEEDED TO COVER SHIFTS
We have locations with potential opportunities all across the Winston-Salem Region, to include:
Thomasville Medical Center
Kernersville Medical Center
Clemmons Medical Center
Forsyth Medical Center
Rowan Medical Center
Why Choose Novant Health Protective Services?
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Competitive Benefits and Total Rewards Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off.
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Strong Reputation: Be part of a team recognized by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board.
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Paid, Comprehensive Training: Includes Armed/Unarmed Certifications, ASP Baton, OC Spray, BLS, and Aggressive Behavior Management—all led by certified in-house instructors.
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Career Growth: Advance within a hybrid model of Private Armed Security and Company Police, with lateral and upward mobility across specialized units.
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Professional Gear Provided: Includes ballistic vest/carrier and a yearly uniform allowance.
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Education Support: Tuition reimbursement for college-level coursework and degree programs.
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Modern Technology & Tools: State-of-the-art patrol vehicles, communication systems, and protective equipment.
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Collaborative & Diverse Team: Work alongside experts in Emergency Management, Executive Protection, Community Patrol, and Investigations.
As a Protective Services Officer, you will:
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Respond to emergency calls for assistance and ensure rapid, professional incident resolution.
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Monitor behavioral health units and provide direct support to clinical staff in high-acuity environments.
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Participate in firearms training and other healthcare-specific security programs to maintain a safe, therapeutic setting.
Qualifications:
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Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
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Experience: Healthcare Public Safety/Police, preferred.
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Licensure/Certification: IAHSS Basic and/or Adv Training Certifications within 6 months of hire, required.
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NCPPSB Armed Security Office Registration Permit within 12 months of hire, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required
Additional Skills (required):
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BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire through employment. Must qualify for and maintain a North Carolina Private Protective Service Board Armed Security Officer Registration Permit in accordance with annual training and qualification standards established by Novant Health.
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Public contact experience.
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Satisfactorily completes all required organizational and departmental basic, field, and in-service training courses as well as courses that support our Emergency Management efforts such as decontamination or hazardous materials awareness training .
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Basic computer skills.
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Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
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Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
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Ability to translate observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
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No criminal record. Maintains valid driver's license in the state of residence. Maintains compliance with the Novant Health Vehicle Use, Requirements & Guidelines Policy. Immediately notifies Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of any and all charges relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and/or criminal complaint.
Additional Skills (preferred):
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Security, law enforcement or military experience.
Make a difference. Protect what matters most.
Apply today to take the next step in your public safety career with a healthcare security leader.
