Public Safety Officers Temporary (2024-2025)

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking dedicated Public Safety Officers to join their Auxiliary Police Officer Pool. This role is pivotal in maintaining a secure environment for students, faculty, and visitors. Candidates will be responsible for patrolling campus grounds, responding to incidents, and enforcing laws while providing assistance to the campus community. With flexible scheduling and a part-time commitment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to campus safety while gaining valuable experience in law enforcement. Ideal for those with a passion for public service and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; Law Enforcement Officer certification required.
• Prefer one year of law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrols university grounds to enforce laws and ensure safety.
• Responds to complaints and investigates violations of the law.

Skills

Law Enforcement

First Aid

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification

Job description

Public Safety Officers Temporary (2024-2025)

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Position Details

Position Information

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

The University Police Department exists as a support unit to the university for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely about their varied activities in furtherance of the university's higher objectives. Enforcing state laws and university policies for the purposes of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. Physical protection of University assets. Enhancing the quality of campus life by working with individuals and groups of individuals to identify solutions to problems. Conducting criminal investigations and preparing cases for the appropriate venue.

Responds and/or investigates complaints and violations of the law to determine the causes, to identify witnesses, and to preserve evidence through crime scenes search; arrests suspects and testifies in court, and completes reports on 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. Provide assistance and information as appropriate.

Enforces traffic laws 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.

Attends training exercises and classes in criminal law, police science, first-aid, emergency response training, communication skills enhancement, public relation, University policies and procedures and other classes as required by the Director of Police & Police Safety or the North Carolina Justice and Standards Commission to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer.

Provides security and protection to visitors on campus, coordinates and directs the activities of outside law enforcement agencies, emergency personnel and other agencies that may be called in to assist in special situations. Provides security for transports of University funds as needed. Transports and safeguards visiting dignitaries.

Maintains communications with all local law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies and organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.

Performs other duties as required. Individuals will be required to work various shifts to include holidays and special events.

Prefer one year of law enforcement experience. Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment or initiative and function with minimal supervision; Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks to complete job functions in an orderly, efficient m

Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification

Division	Finance and Administration
Department	Police & Public Safety
Working Title	Auxiliary Police Officer Pool (2023-2024)
Vacancy Type	Part-Time Temporary
Min T/E Requirements
FTE	.10
Recruitment Range	$40.00 hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range	$40.00 hourly
Number of vacancies	8
Position #	SHUR04
FLSA Status
Months per year	12
Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500	20 hours/week, flexible schedule
Work Schedule Type	Flexible
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit	The University of North Carolina Pembroke is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services. The UNCP Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the pur
Primary Purpose of Position
Job Description
Management Preference
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Posting Information

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Job Opening Date	08/29/2024
Job Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Posting Category	Temporary
Posting Number	NP00342
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11587
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Posting Specific Questions

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2. *
   Do you possess a current State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement certification? If so, please list date of issuance and expiration on your application.
   
   
   
   • yes
   
   
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   Do you possess a valid driver's license? If so, please list date of issuance and date of expiration on your application.
   
   
   
   • yes
   
   
   • no