Public Safety Officer- Farmville/Limbo

The Public Safety Officer (Non-Sworn) is a professional, uniformed first-responder position within the Department of Public Safety. This position provides emergency response, public safety, physical security, protection, and preparedness services throughout the Centra Health organization.
This is an entry-level training position designed to prepare qualified candidates for advancement into a sworn law enforcement role within Centra Public Safety. Successful Non-Sworn Public Safety Officers will be expected to complete all required departmental training, certifications, and applicable law enforcement requirements necessary for advancement.

The Public Safety Officer (Non-Sworn) must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, communication skills, and the ability to remain composed during emergency, confrontational, and potentially dangerous situations. This position requires regular interaction with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and members of the public.
Public Safety Officers (Non-Sworn) are expected to consistently contribute to a safe and secure healthcare environment while recognizing and supporting patient- and family-centered care.

Upon successful completion of the Non-Sworn Public Safety Officer program and required law enforcement training, individuals advancing into a sworn Public Safety Officer position will be entrusted with law enforcement authority and responsibilities. Sworn officers are expected to enforce applicable laws, investigate incidents, detain individuals when legally authorized, and affect arrests when necessary.

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.

NOTE: On-the-job and departmental training will be provided as a condition of continued employment.

IMPORTANT: This position is intended to serve as a pathway to a sworn law enforcement position within Centra Public Safety . Candidates should understand that advancement will involve increased legal authority and responsibility. Upon meeting all applicable training, certification, and appointment requirements, sworn officers will be expected to enforce laws, conduct investigations, detain individuals when legally authorized, make arrests when probable cause exists, and use reasonable force when necessary and legally justified.

All applicants must be able to comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements for possessing and carrying a firearm, including applicable prohibitions related to controlled substances.

Preferred Qualifications

- Minimum of six (6) months of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Law enforcement
- Fire service
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Hospital security or hospital public safety
- Military service

- Other comparable public safety, emergency response, or protective-service experience involving responsibilities such as use of force, physical intervention, de-escalation, emergency response, or management of confrontational situations
- Prior law enforcement, military police, hospital public safety, emergency response, or similar protective-services experience beyond the minimum required experience.
- Prior training or experience in de-escalation, crisis intervention, defensive tactics, use of force, report writing, or emergency response.
- IAHSS Basic Certification.