Job Summary Armed Public Safety Officer Novant Health Rowan Medical Center PRN - on call to cover night/day shifts Join Novant Health as an Armed Public Safety Officer with the highly respected Protective Services team, where your work supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare team members in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting. Why Choose Novant Health Protective Services? + Strong Reputation: Be part of a team recognized by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board. + Paid, Comprehensive Training: Includes Armed/Unarmed Certifications, ASP Baton, OC Spray, BLS, and Aggressive Behavior Management—all led by certified in-house instructors. + Career Growth: Advance within a hybrid model of Private Armed Security and Company Police, with lateral and upward mobility across specialized units. + Professional Gear Provided: Includes ballistic vest/carrier and a yearly uniform allowance. + Education Support: Tuition reimbursement for college-level coursework and degree programs. + Modern Technology & Tools: State-of-the-art patrol vehicles, communication systems, and protective equipment. + Collaborative & Diverse Team: Work alongside experts in Emergency Management, Executive Protection, Community Patrol, and Investigations. Make a difference. Protect what matters most. Apply today to take the next step in your public safety career with a healthcare security leader. Responsibilities As an Armed Public Safety Officer, you will: + Respond to emergency calls for assistance and ensure rapid, professional incident resolution. + Monitor behavioral health units and provide direct support to clinical staff in high-acuity environments. + Participate in firearms training and other healthcare-specific security programs to maintain a safe, therapeutic setting. Qualifications + Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. + Experience: Healthcare Public Safety/Police, preferred. + Licensure/Certification: + IAHSS Basic and/or Adv Training Certifications within 6 months of hire, required. + 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): + 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. + Public contact experience. 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 . + Basic computer skills. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. + Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone. + Ability to translate observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports. + 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): Security, law enforcement or military experience. Job Opening ID 84967