Police Officer
Position Summary:
The Campus Police Officer is member of the Campus Police Department, which serves and protects the college community. The officer will be required to provide a variety of services to the college community, including but not limited to, community policing, traffic and criminal law enforcement, emergency response, investigations, and special events.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol campus grounds and perimeter on foot and in a patrol vehicle to insure a safe environment.
- Receive, investigate, and complete reported complaints, and other investigative services as requested.
- Cooperate with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
- Assist the public with vehicle starts, unlocks, requested information and escorts.
- Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- Investigate traffic accidents and file preliminary accident reports.
- Provide first aid treatment to members of the college community and to visitors.
- Prepare and present testimony in court.
- Provide security for special college events.
- Ensure compliance with the appropriate written and verbal orders.
- Ensure the security of all college buildings, during and after normal operation hours.
- Conduct student identification card checks randomly and at all College functions to ensure only authorized students participate.
- Provide Security for the Cashier’s Office, assisting with bank deposits and mail pickup as necessary.
- Refer students who violate College rules and regulations to proper authority when necessary.
- Provide students and visitors with information regarding relocation of classes and College events.
- Provide escorts for visitors, students, faculty, and staff when requested.
- Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.
Requirements:
- Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must have at least 6 years’ experience in Law Enforcement.
- Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License with no previous convictions other than minor traffic violations.
Preferred Requirements:
- Must have sufficient computer skills needed to perform the job and be familiar with word processing and report writing.
- Must possess problem and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a working knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Must have the ability to work multiple tasks with minimum supervision and instruction as required.