Supervisor Hospital Police

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time | Variable Shifts (Days/Nights/Weekends)

As a Hospital Police Supervisor at UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll serve in a critical leadership role protecting patients, visitors, and staff across our healthcare campuses. You’ll lead a dedicated public safety team in a mission-driven environment where professionalism, compassion, and accountability matter. Set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone offers an exceptional quality of life alongside meaningful work.

• Compensation: Starting at $28.42/hour , based on experience, education, and internal equity

• Leadership Impact: Command-level role with direct influence on campus safety and operations

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; and employee discounts

• Oversee daily operations of hospital law enforcement and public safety officers across ARHS campuses

• Provide command-level law enforcement services to ensure the protection of life and property

• Respond to and manage security incidents, emergencies, and critical situations with sound judgment

• Lead, mentor, and supervise officers while promoting accountability, professionalism, and teamwork

• Apply de-escalation techniques when interacting with combative or emotionally distressed individuals

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and law enforcement requirements

• Collaborate with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and external agencies to support a safe environment

• Model UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values in daily leadership and decision-making

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Law Enforcement preferred

• Completion of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) required

• Minimum of 5 years of sworn law enforcement experience , including 2 years with the ARHS Police Department

• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred

• Current North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Certification

• IAHSS Safety/Security Supervisor Certification required

• FEMA NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications required within 6 months of hire

• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict management skills

• Commitment to ethical decision-making, patient dignity, and customer service

• Lift, push, pull, or transfer objects or individuals weighing over 50 pounds

• Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting throughout shifts exceeding 8 hours

• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, and reaching

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous equipment, chemicals, and emergency situations

• Work schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities

• Exposure to vibration, cramped spaces, and frequent close visual and auditory tasks

• Leadership Development: Opportunities to expand expertise in hospital safety, emergency management, and regulatory compliance

• Meaningful Impact: Protect patients and staff across three hospitals, 13 medical practices, and specialty centers

• Community & Lifestyle: Boone is consistently recognized by Forbes and Southern Living as one of America’s best small towns

• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides accommodations throughout the hiring process

Ready to lead with integrity, protect with purpose, and make a real impact in healthcare public safety? Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian and help safeguard the community we proudly serve.

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader in High Country healthcare, consists of three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation . We are committed to improving health, enhancing quality of life, and making life better for our community.

UNC Health is a state entity affiliated with the University of North Carolina system , operating 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses, and over 500 clinics . Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided $400+ million in uncompensated or charity care to North Carolina residents.

UNC Health Appalachian values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process .

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening . For accommodations or additional information, contact ... .