Constable II

Nemours is seeking a Constable II (part-time) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware.

Primary Functions:


* Provide protection for patients, visitors and associates by maintaining peace and order at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.


* Deter unlawful and unsafe activities.


* De-escalate and assist with disruptive activities.


* Meet all requirements of the State of Delaware Constable Program.


* Investigate and document incidents.

Essential Functions:


* Ability to verbally de-escalate hostile situations and physically separate and control combative individuals.


* Respond to situations that may require the full range of use of force continuum.


* Conduct investigations of public safety related incidents and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.


* Manage Public Safety entry stations that control access to the hospital.


* Be proficient in use of magnetometers and bag inspection protocols.


* Parking enforcement and traffic control.


* Patrolling hospital buildings, stairwells and grounds both on foot and in vehicles.


* Respond to various types of alarms; door alarms, motion detectors, duress alarms, fire alarms, medical emergency alarms and other Public Safety incidents.


* Performs all assigned work safely adhering to established departmental rules and practices.

Reports to supervisors in a timely fashion all activities or conditions that are in violation of established processes.


* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes some weekends and some holidays.


* Assist management with daily Public Safety operations such as scheduling and roll call.


* Proficient in all computer based applications used by the Public Safety Department and the hospital.


* Provide administrative and management support which may include policy creation and procedure creation.


* Must have a valid State Driver's license with clean driving record and be able to operate authorized hospital vehicles

Job Requirements:


* Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Prefer advanced work related experiences from law enforcement or advanced education.


* Minimum of 6 months experience required.


* State of Delaware Constable License and a valid Driver's License required.


* Must successfully pass a criminal background and MMPI testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory).


* Must successfully obtain and maintain a license to carry a firearm from the State of Delaware for Constables.


* Must successfully qualify firearms certification annually, three qualifying shoots per year.


* Must successfully complete any additional training, certification or education as needed.