Police Officer

Durham, NC
Duke University Police Department

Salary: $28.37 – $45.19 per hour.

Position Summary:

Responsible for preventing and controlling conduct that threatens life and property, including serious crimes.

Essential Functions:

  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with community members, supervisors, and peers.
  • Demonstrate empathy and care for both Duke community members and non-members, treating all individuals with dignity, respect, and fairness.
  • Uphold constitutional rights and ensure the safety of all individuals in every encounter.
  • Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage volatile, violent, or threatening situations while maintaining composure, empathy, and impulse control.
  • Resolve conflicts between individuals, groups, or between citizens and the University or government entities.
  • Effect arrests through compliance or appropriate use of force, and serve civil or criminal warrants.
  • Protect individuals in danger, including those who are intoxicated, mentally ill, physically disabled, elderly, or minors.
  • Assist victims and affected individuals in returning to normalcy after a crime or incident by providing referrals to appropriate resources and implementing crime mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations and write detailed reports for both criminal and non-criminal incidents. Ensure proper documentation and follow-up as necessary.
  • Provide testimony in legal proceedings, including criminal and civil court cases, employee grievance hearings, and student conduct hearings.
  • Direct and manage motorized, non-motorized, and pedestrian traffic, including conducting traffic stops, checkpoints, and safety inspections.
  • Support special events such as sporting events, concerts, and public demonstrations, often requiring work outside of regular hours.
  • Engage proactively with the community to identify and address potential issues, build relationships, and foster trust between the police department and the public.

Requirements:

  • Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification required.
  • North Carolina Campus Police Certification or eligibility required.
  • Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Work requires comprehensive and communication skills normally acquired through a high school education. Work requires a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement certification, as well as a North Carolina Campus Police certification or certification eligibility.
  • Work requires no prior experience and requires a minimum age limit of 20 years. Work also requires a North Carolina driver’s license. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE .