Police Officer I O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

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About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $43811 - 70098

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFTS

(Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays).

This posting is for (2) two positions &

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Working knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for standard traffic and criminal cases.

• Working knowledge of and skill in standard law enforcement equipment its care and safe use according to Departmental Policy.

• Working knowledge of the laws relating to the rights of suspects search and seizure maintaining the chain of evidence and arrest authority as well as criminal and traffic laws.

• Ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation.

• Ability to apply North Carolina laws to investigations.

Management Preferences

• Experience in criminal investigations evidence collection and preservation search and seizure traffic accident investigation traffic enforcement.

• Experience dealing with the mental health population.

*Applicants hired prior to completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training and NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification will be required only to show that they are on track to demonstrate the above knowledge skills and abilities at the completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training and Probationary Law Enforcement Certification.

About OBerry Neuro Medical Treatment Center: Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond which can be provided by family or in a community living setting.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHD) is an equal opportunity employer who embraces and employment first philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and executive orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the state human resources act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved. We invite all potential applicates to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained work experience and certificates & licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidates information.

• Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your applications. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the applications to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on the closing date.

• Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are under review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take serval weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your applications. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans preference must attach a DD-214 member-4 form (certificate of release or discharge from active duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

  
  Necessary Special Qualifications:

  • Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.

  • Must be at least 20 years of age.

  • Possession of a valid NC Drivers License.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Mishelle Smith

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