Police Officer

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Police Department is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Police Officers protecting students, staff, and visitors while enforcing state and federal laws in a campus setting.

The role may start as a Police Officer Trainee, progressing through Officer I–III after completing BLET and certifications; recruitment salary varies by level, with commensurate pay for experience and qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED.
• Must meet NC CJETSC certification requirements.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervisory or managerial law enforcement on campus.
• Manage responses to routine calls, emergencies and investigations.
• Oversee training, reporting, and performance reviews.

Education

High School diploma or GED

NC CJETSC certification eligible

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position Information

Position Number: TBD

Functional Title: Police Officer

Position Type: Law Enforcement Officers

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The main purpose of the UNC Greensboro Police Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of University of North Carolina Greensboro through law enforcement and crime prevention. Our officers and employees are highly trained and dedicated individuals whose personal mission is to make sure campus community's experience at UNCG is not only memorable and successful, but also safe. We are counting on everyone to not only take responsible for their own safety but the safety of others. The police department offers these and other programs to help our Spartans achieve a safe and secure community.

Position Summary

Positions in this banded class provide first-line supervisory or managerial law enforcement work at a University campus or other State facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Positions have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves supervision and/or management of a unit of officers or other departmental personnel in their responses to routine calls, emergencies, and other law enforcement services provided. Positions evaluate appropriateness of officer responses; designate assignments; direct needed resources; and interpret laws, ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Duties may include orientation and training of officers, inspections of officers and/or other departmental personnel on a shift, conducting pre-shift briefings, review of all reports and investigations accomplished during a shift, activity coordination, discipline, conducting performance reviews, and providing input concerning operational planning.

Police Officer Trainee: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for a Police Officer I, or who are currently in basic law enforcement training (BLET), may be considered for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Positions at this level will be required to successfully complete BLET and attain law enforcement officer certification from the NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission at which point they will be considered for advancement to the Police Officer I position.

Minimum Requirements: Minimum of High School diploma or GED. Ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy including satisfying all relevant background checks and physical agility requirements as required by the NC Criminal Justice Educational Training and Standards Commission (NC CIETSC).

The recruitment salary for this level is $40,646 - $45,919.

Police Officer I: Positions at this level are entry-level 0-2 years of experience in law enforcement. At least probationary certification from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission as a commissioned police officer. The recruitment salary for this level is $62,532.

Police Officer II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with two or more years of experience as sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officers. Additionally, candidates will have completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training and have at least a general certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC). The recruitment salary for this level is $61,295 - $65,659.

Police Officer III: Positions at this level are veteran officers with four or more years of experience as sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officers. Additionally, candidates will have completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training and have attained their Intermediate Certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC). The recruitment salary for this level is $56,995-$61,010.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED. At least probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer and successful completion of the appointing agency's designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers.
• Note: Lateral hires who are already certified NC law enforcement officers and not first hired as a Police Officer Trainee may be assigned this classification conditional on successful completion of the field training program designated by the Agency Head. Out-of-State lateral hires must be NC CJETSC certification eligible.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 20 years of age at time of appointment; candidate must meet physical and psychological requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Education and Standards Commission, which includes a physical exam, medical exam, psychological exam, and drug test. In addition, the UNC Greensboro Police department requires candidates to possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License; pass an in-depth background investigation, which includes driver's history and criminal history with no felony convictions, psychological testing, drug screening, and physical.
• Must successfully complete the university's orientation course and a twelve-week department field training program during probationary period; must satisfactorily complete the state mandated probationary period.
• The selected candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and deal with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system in a professional manner.
• The candidate(s) for this position will be considered an 'ESSENTIAL' Emergency Duty Employee. This means that the position is one that is necessary to ensure University operations continue uninterrupted during periods of adverse weather and/or other emergency situations, including those that require the University to close. As such the employee in this position will be required to report to work according to their usual schedule, or upon notification to report outside of their usual work schedule.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• Candidate must meet physical and psychological requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Education and Standards Commission, which includes a physical exam, psychological exam, and drug test.
• Ability to subdue resisting suspects and effect forcible arrest
• Ability to defend oneself
• Ability to operate law enforcement vehicle
• Pursue fleeing suspects
• Perform searches of people and buildings
• Exercise independent judgement
• Apply appropriate use of force options
• Comprehend legal documents (i.e., citations, affidavits, and warrants)
• Command emergency personnel at accidents, emergencies, and disasters
• Willing to workday and night shift assignments

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act.
• This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Coordinator and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Public Safety & Police - 57001

Job Open Date

10/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Non-Exempt