Police Officer - 3340

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks Police Officer Trainees and Officers to enforce laws, protect people and property, and provide safety services on campus. You will respond to incidents, conduct investigations, and coordinate with local agencies while ensuring public safety.

Role requires meeting minimum education, background checks, and agility requirements; trainees progress to Police Officer I after completing BLET and certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for all levels.
• Eligibility to attend BLET Academy and background checks completed.
• Certifications from NC CJETSC or relevant agency required for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complaints and violations and preserve evidence at the scene.
• Investigate incidents, locate witnesses, and file incident reports.
• patrol campus areas, enforce laws, assist the public and motorists.
• Provide first aid, coordinate fire/rescue/ambulance when needed.
• Maintain communications with law enforcement and emergency agencies.

Skills

Physical agility

Background check

Education

High School diploma or GED

Attendance at BLET Academy

JS/CJETSC certification eligibility

Advanced degree reduces experience requirement

Job description

Job Description

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

Enforces traffic law 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.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.

Minimum Training and Experience

• POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE: 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 check and physical agility requirements as required by the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC) and the hiring agency.
• POLICE OFFICER I: 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.
• POLICE OFFICER II: Minimum of High School or GED and 2 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
• POLICE OFFICER III: Minimum of High School diploma or GED and 4 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
• MASTER POLICE OFFICER I: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 6 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. An advanced degree (JD, Masters, Doctorate) reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.

Management Preference

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

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).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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 age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.

UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.