Police Officer – 3550

Pembroke, NC
University of North Carolina Pembroke Police & Public Safety Department

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of this position to perform law enforcement duties, including conducting proactive patrols of campus using a variety of methods, responding to calls for service, taking appropriate enforcement action for violations of state laws and University policies, conducting investigations, completing reports and other documentation, testifying in hearings, conducting and participating in community engagement and crime prevention meetings, events, and activities, and providing security for campus events. This position is responsible for enforcing state laws and university policies for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. This position is responsible for providing physical security for University assets and at campus events. This position will work to enhance the quality of campus life by working with individuals and groups of individuals to identify and implement solutions to campus issues.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds and/or investigates complaints and violations of the law to determine the causes, to identify witnesses, and to preserve evidence through crime scene search; arrests suspects and testifies in court; and completes reports of incidents and cases.
  • Patrols the University’s parking lots, streets, grounds and buildings to enforce the law and to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property. Gives assistance and information as appropriate.
  • Enforces traffic law and University parking ordinances and completes all required reports. Investigates traffic accidents including controlling traffic in the area, safeguards damaged property, gives first aid to injured persons. Issues N.C. Uniform Citations or University parking tickets as appropriate.
  • Assists students, faculty, staff and visitors by giving information, making facilities available for approved activities, assisting stranded motorists and provides safety escorts. Provides first responder care to victims of accidents or sudden illnesses pending the arrival of professional medical personnel. Coordinates the activities of fire, rescue and ambulance personnel and assist as needed.
  • Maintains communications with all local law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies and organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training & Standards Commission.
  • N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
  • Valid, Current NC Drivers License required.