Police Officer

State of South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Campus Police Officer to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors and enforce laws and university policies on campus and adjacent properties.

The officer will patrol campus areas, issue citations, investigate incidents, prepare detailed reports, conduct security inspections, and respond to requests for assistance, including traffic control during drills and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must reside in South Carolina or be willing to relocate.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass state physical examination and defensive driving requirements.
• Ability to investigate accidents, disturbances and violations; deal tactfully with students, staff and the public.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the SC Justice Academy or willingness to obtain and maintain; NCIC Full Function Operator certification by SLED or willingness to obtain and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Patrols in vehicles or on foot to enforce City of Rock Hill and SC laws and Winthrop policies.
• Issues citations for moving and parking violations.
• Investigates complaints and disturbances; makes arrests as necessary.
• Prepares incident, citation, accident and information reports and case files.
• Performs building security inspections and responds to requests for assistance.
• Monitors parking areas and crosswalks; reports maintenance needs.
• Controls traffic during fire drills and emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written reports

Arrest procedures

Discretion & tact

Shift work flexibility

Education

High school diploma

SCLEA officer certification

NCIC Full Function Operator certification (SLED)

Job description

Reporting to the Police Sergeant, the Campus Police Officer protects students, faculty, staff and visitors, property, and facilities and enforces the laws and regulations of the City of Rock Hill, State of South Carolina and Winthrop University on University, adjacent and other appropriate properties.

• Patrols in WUPD vehicles or on foot to enforce City of Rock Hill and State of South Carolina laws and regulations and Winthrop University policies.
• Issues citations for moving and parking violations.
• Investigates complaints and disturbances using the appropriate techniques and makes arrests as necessary.
• Prepares various reports and forms, including incident, citation, accident and information reports, case files, tow sheets, and field interview cards.
• Performs building security inspections.
• Responds to requests for assistance.
• Monitors parking areas and crosswalks and reports maintenance needs.
• Controls traffic during fire drills and emergencies.

• High school diploma; certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the South Carolina Justice Academy or willingness to obtain and maintain; certification as a NCIC Full Function Operator by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division or willingness to obtain and maintain; and a valid driver’s license required. Must reside in South Carolina or be willing to relocate to South Carolina.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Working knowledge of the Rock Hill City Code, the laws of the state of South Carolina, and the rules and regulations of Winthrop University pertaining to campus security, including civil rights laws.
• Ability to investigate accidents, disturbances and violations; and deal tactfully and effectively with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must pass the state physical examination, qualify semi-annually with firearm, and successfully complete defensive driving requirements.

Previous related law enforcement experience highly desired.

Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $50,000 for applicants not certified as South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Salary for certified S.C. LEOs based on years of certification.