Police Officer

Position Summary:

The main purpose of the NC State University Police Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of North Carolina State University through law enforcement and crime prevention. The selected candidate(s) will patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of State laws and local ordinances. This person also develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.

Essential Functions:

• Police Officer I: Positions at this level are entry-level with 0-2 years of experience in law enforcement, completed North Carolina’s Basic Law Enforcement Training, be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or have the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
• Police Officer II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer, have completed North Carolina’s Basic Law Enforcement Training, and have at least a General Certification.
• Police Officer III: Positions at this level are veteran officers with a minimum of 4 years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officers, have completed North Carolina’s Basic Law Enforcement Training, and have attained their General Certification.

Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of High School diploma or GED from an appropriately accredited institution, a probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer and show successful completion of the appointing agency’s designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers.
• Candidates must meet the minimum State standards for employment. Candidates must successfully complete a department orientation course, a department field training program during probationary period, and must satisfactorily complete the state mandated probationary period. The selected candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills and deal with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system in a professional manner. The candidate(s) for this position will be considered a ‘MANDATORY’ Employee as defined in University Regulation 04-20-07.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department is preferred as is experience in a CALEA or IACLEA accredited department.
• 80 percent score on annual firearms qualification strongly preferred.