Police Officer

Salary: $50,000 – $58,000

Closing Date: 04/30/2025

Position Summary:

The primary mission of Police and Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment supporting the University’s pursuit of research and academic excellence. Our highly dedicated law enforcement professionals continually strive to reduce crime, accidents and loss of property through investigative processes and effective community partnerships.

Essential Functions:

• Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations.
• Conducts detentions, interviews and arrests in accordance with the law and departmental directives.
• Communicates with others by vocal and written means. Relays clear, intelligible messages through proper words and body language.
• Complies with all departmental directives and university policies. Completes all assigned tasks and duties.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• 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.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
• Must possess a valid state-issued vehicle operator’s license.