Police Officer

Dobson, NC
Surry Community College

Position Summary:

To ensure a safe and secure educational environment by providing a professional Law Enforcement presence and response on all SCC campuses. To effectively enforce all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as ordinances and policies of Surry Community College. Educate and train our campus community on responses of SCC’s Emergency Response Plan and uphold SCC’s mission to meet the needs of our campus community.

Essential Functions:

  • General security work (protection of state property and enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances).
  • Provide basic information and directions to campus personnel, students, and the general public.
  • Handle traffic control and parking issues for the campus.
  • Serve as first-responder for any campus emergency during hours of duty.
  • Respond to emergencies by assessing the situation and employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgment in order to remedy and/or maintain control.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations of complaints and notify proper authorities as directed.
  • Deter, restrain, and/or arrest individuals attempting to inflict physical harm on themselves or others or to commit criminal acts.
  • Complete necessary paperwork related to incidents and/or arrests, to include gathering pertinent information from participants and/or witnesses.
  • Observe and report faulty and/or unsafe utility equipment, to include reporting fire and other safety precautions that are not in proper working order. Report items needing attention to the Director of Physical Facilities.
  • Patrol the buildings and grounds of the institution on foot and via motorized patrol.
  • Wear a professional police uniform and meet grooming and appearance standards typical of state and local law enforcement agencies (per SCCPD SOP).
  • Provide security presentations to staff, faculty, and students as directed.
  • Monitor bulletin board content to insure compliance with current policies.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Campus Police.

Requirements:

  • Current certification through North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission as a Police Officer
  • North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission – Police Officer

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and five years of experience in law enforcement