Protective Services - Officer at Novant Health, Charlotte, NC
Protective Services - Officer at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
[Public Safety]
What We Offer
We have PRN/ON CALL opportunities in our below Charlotte locations:
Presbyterian Medical Center
Huntersville Medical Center
Matthews Medical Center
Ballantyne Medical Center
Mint Hill Medical Center
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.
What You'll Do
As a Protective Services 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.
What We're Looking For
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.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
2026-237429