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Advocate Health·Winston Salem, NC

Special Police Officer - Sign On Bonus Offered

Full time40 hrs/wk
iPosting details
SchedulePRN · 40 h/wk · Full time
RequirementsGeneral Law Enforcement Certification · Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement Training · Field of Study (if applicable): Criminal Justice
ExperienceYears of Experience: 2 (preferred)
SourceAdvocate Health · posted Oct 5, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓General Law Enforcement Certification
✓Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement Training
✓Field of Study (if applicable): Criminal Justice
✓Demonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standards
✓Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement Certification
Qualifications
✓Issued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)
✓Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situations
✓Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law
✓Knowledge of criminal process
✓Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions
✓Valid Driver's license
✓Ability to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing
✓Ability to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training
Years of Experience: 2 (preferred)
Describe Type Experience: General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Paid parental leave
✓Retirement plan
✓Life and disability insurance
✓Wellness and mental health resources
+Advocate Health
Winston SalemNC · 70 mi to Charlotte
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$25.30 – $37.95/hr
Sign-on $5,000
Apply to Advocate HealthContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓General Law Enforcement Certification
✓Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement Training
✓Field of Study (if applicable): Criminal Justice
✓Demonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standards
✓Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement Certification
Qualifications
✓Issued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)
✓Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situations
✓Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law
✓Knowledge of criminal process
✓Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions
✓Valid Driver's license
✓Ability to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing
✓Ability to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training
Years of Experience: 2 (preferred)
Describe Type Experience: General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offPaid parental leaveRetirement plan
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About the role

Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.

What you’ll do
Appropriately and effectively intervenesAppropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered
Apprehend and arrest individualsApprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity
Complete investigations of anyComplete investigations of any criminal activity occurring within assigned jurisdiction, make arrests, and process criminal defendants as per applicable state criminal proceedings
Respond to routine andRespond to routine and emergency calls for assistance
Complete uniform incident reportsComplete uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation