Campus Police Officer
Position Summary:
Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to campus patrol and security, crime prevention, criminal investigations, community service and assistance, and other law enforcement-related duties.
Essential Functions:
- Utilizes relationship based, community building, proactive policing techniques to ensure human safety and the security of campus property.
- Utilizes sound professional judgement and training to resolve various law enforcement scenarios within a diverse community.
- Respond to emergency situations providing basic first aid, liaison with other police or emergency agency personnel, as appropriate.
- Apprehends and/or identifies suspects, investigates, arrests, cites, and charges criminal suspects per North Carolina General Statutes and all other applicable laws.
- Prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts or violations of college policy.
- Maintains high visibility patrolling campus property on foot and by vehicle to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards to persons or college property.
- Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines and respond to calls for service in a timely manner.
- Perform traffic control duties and motorist assistance.
- Leads and participates in crime prevention and campus safety training programs as required.
- Assists with training of newly hired Campus Police Officers and College Security Officers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School or High School Equivalency diploma.
- Current Law Enforcement Certification or the ability to meet the standards required for employment and certification as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina, including completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training course.
- Clear criminal background check and psychological exam.
- Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel).
- Ability to regularly work various hours and/or overtime.
Preferred Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree in criminal justice or related field.
- Prior law enforcement experience.
- CPR, First-Aid, and/or AED certifications.