Campus Police Officer

Position Summary:

The Campus Police Officer will provide safety and security for students, staff, and faculty and enforce all rules and regulations of the college as directed, including state and federal laws.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a working knowledge of general law enforcement, including but not limited to the general enforcement of the criminal laws of the State of North Carolina, and specific Campus Police Department procedures.
• Prevent, detect, and deter crime on all Forsyth Tech campuses.
• Enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the State of North Carolina.
• Enforce the local ordinances of the City of Winston-Salem.
• Respond to calls for service which may necessitate taking some form of action up to and including arrests for violations of the law.
• Investigate and/or coordinate the investigation of all crimes on Forsyth Tech campuses.
• Collect and secure evidence concerning crimes on Forsyth Tech campuses.
• Make recommendations to Forsyth Tech faculty and staff concerning crime prevention.
• Serve warrants and other criminal papers.
• Observe and inspect all aspects of campus safety and refer hazards/violations to appropriate department or individual (Supervisor, Chief of Campus Police, Maintenance Department, etc.).
• Provide assistance to any individual in need of medical attention.
• Enforce all campus parking and traffic regulations.
• Investigate motor vehicle accidents occurring on campus.
• Provide assistance for disabled vehicles and retrieve keys from locked vehicles.
• Periodically patrol buildings and grounds of the College campuses.
• Take individual offenders into custody for offenses on Forsyth Tech property or pursuant court issued order.
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment for use of supervisory staff.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing
• Successful law enforcement experience.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
• Must be willing to work the day, evening, or third shift as needed.
• Certification in CPR and first aid.
• If selected, successfully pass a thorough police background investigation by completing the following forms: NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards Form F-3 and F-8

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of general statutes and state & local laws.
• Successful law enforcement experience on a college/university campus.