Campus Safety Officer - Community Patrol & First Response

Lees-McRae College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Job summary

Lees-McRae College is seeking an experienced Campus Police Officer to join the newly growing Campus Police Department on the Banner Elk campus in Western North Carolina. The role performs a wide range of law enforcement duties including campus patrol, crime prevention, investigations, and emergency response, with opportunities for overtime and varied shifts due to essential on-call needs.

Candidates must hold NC certification, pass background checks, and maintain a professional appearance, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current North Carolina law enforcement certification or ability to obtain it.
• Clear background check and psychological exam.
• Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work varying hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes relationship-based, community-building policing to ensure safety of students, staff and property.
• Respond to emergencies, provide first aid, coordinate with other agencies as needed.
• Apprehend and investigate suspects, issue citations, and file reports.
• Maintain high visibility through patrols and incident prevention on campus.
• Assist with training of new Campus Police Officers and security staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Law Enforcement Certification (NC)

Driver's License

Job description

Lees-McRae College is seeking an experienced Campus Police Officer to join the newly growing Campus Police Department on the Banner Elk campus in Western North Carolina. The role performs a wide range of law enforcement duties including campus patrol, crime prevention, investigations, and emergency response, with opportunities for overtime and varied shifts due to essential on-call needs.

Candidates must hold NC certification, pass background checks, and maintain a professional appearance, with