Campus Police Officer

Salary: $22.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Campus Police Officer is a certified law enforcement official with the power of arrest. In the absence of the Police Chief, directs and coordinates the performance of campus security in a manner that will protect the public’s investment and support the College’s operational objectives. The officer will respond to students, faculty/staff, and visitor calls for service on the SCC campus and will implement programs in law enforcement, campus policing, health and safety, parking and traffic, and crime prevention.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate law enforcement, security, and safety matters with the Campus Police Chief.
• Complete all assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with special events that are a part of the activities of the college.
• Patrol SCC campus.
• Respond to calls for service, which may necessitate taking some form of action up to and including arrest for violations of the law.
• Respond to burglar and fire alarms on campus.
• Assist with supporting and implementing all policies, procedures and authorized activities of the college.
• Take individual offenders into custody for on-site offenses or on court-issued orders.
• Process evidence confiscated and property found on campus.
• Testify in court as necessary.
• Respond to medical emergencies.
• Respond to burglar and fire alarms and medical emergencies on campus.
• Receive, investigate, and complete reports in a timely manner regarding incidents, traffic, safety and security issues, alarms, etc.
• Uses and maintains equipment, including specialized equipment, i.e. computer, fire extinguisher, radio, vehicle, uniform, weapons, etc.
• Inspects and maintains assigned police equipment ie. vehicle, uniform, weapon, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Campus Police Chief.

Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• The minimum age requirement is 21 years old for this position.
• Successful completion of an accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program and certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standard Commission as a law enforcement officer in the state of North Carolina.
• Must successfully complete drug screening and background check.
• Must be legally qualified to possess and use a firearm.
• Minimum of three years of law enforcement experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements:

• An Associate’s Degree is preferred for this position. All degrees must be obtained from an accredited institution.