Campus Police Officer

Sandhills Community College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Community College is seeking a Campus Police Officer under the Director of Campus Police to patrol facilities, enforce laws, and protect students, staff, and visitors. The role emphasizes safety and security across campus buildings and grounds.

The officer will respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, prepare incident reports, and collaborate with local law enforcement while working a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and on-call hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Law Enforcement Certification with at least five years of experience.
• Current Certification through NC Department of Justice is required.
• Ability to prepare investigation reports and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state, federal laws and college rules to ensure safety.
• Patrol campus buildings, grounds and adjacent areas by foot or vehicle.
• Utilize video surveillance and secure buildings as needed.
• Investigate incidents and complete related paperwork.
• Provide emergency assistance and respond to alarms and calls for help.
• Maintain good working relationships with students, staff and visitors.
• Prepare reports of investigations and maintain accurate records.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Current Certification through NC Department of Justice

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Police, the Campus Police Officer is responsible for patrolling the college facilities and properties, enforcing all state and federal laws and providing protection and service to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enforce all state and federal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the institution to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and college property.
• Patrol buildings, grounds and adjacent areas of the college by foot or vehicular patrol.
• Utilize video surveillance technology in the performance of investigative activities.
• Secure campus buildings and property by locking and unlocking doors.
• Investigate incidents/crimes and handle appropriately, including related paperwork.
• Provide emergency assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors as needed.
• Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations.
• Maintain a good working relationship with local law enforcement, faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the campus.
• Respond to alarms, calls for assistance and emergency situations; provide first aid, and alert additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Write and submit incident reports to law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Basic Law Enforcement Certification with a minimum of five years of law enforcement experience
• Current Certification through NC Department of Justice
• Ability to prepare reports of investigations, maintain accurate records and analyze data
• Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to exercise sound judgments; maintain calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations, and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative environment and maintain effective relationships with peers, community patrons, faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work both indoors and out under varying climate conditions for extended periods of time and work a flexible changing schedule that includes nights, weekends, and on-call after hours and short notice, as needed
• Ability to interface professionally with the public
• Must understand and demonstrate community policing principles
• Possess astute observation skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain student discipline
• Knowledge of the principles & correct usage of the English language, including grammar/punctuation/spelling
• Ability to apprehend non-compliant and compliant offenders who break the law
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified