Police Officer I

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); Presencial; USD 47 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking a uniformed patrol officer to perform standard law enforcement duties on the University campus.

Officers enforce state and local laws, protect lives and property, and respond to calls for service 24/7 across campus and adjacent areas.

Qualificações

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Probationary NC CJETSC certification or the ability to qualify within one year of employment.
• May consider outside lateral hires with prior sworn law enforcement experience and related field training.

Responsabilidades

• Enforce state and local laws and University policies on campus.
• Apprehend offenders, conduct criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and warrant/summons service.
• Maintain a visible patrol, deter crime, and ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate with local agencies as needed to maintain campus security.

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

NC CJETSC Police Certification (probationary)

BLET Academy eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $46,550-$64,594

Position Type Non-Faculty

Job Category Law Enforcement

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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The East Carolina University Police Department, located in the Blount House, is a professional police department providing the same level of service offered by a municipal police department, as well as other services unique to an academic institution. The department is responsible for the wellbeing of everyone at the University 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The average daily population served is approximately 40,000 including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The department works closely with administrators, students, faculty, and staff to create and maintain a secure atmosphere. Its statutory arrest jurisdiction includes all University property as well as streets and sidewalks adjacent to the property. In addition, it participates in a mutual aid agreement with other local departments, including the City of Greenville, which gives University Officers jurisdiction in much of the city-area surrounding the University. University Officers are also assigned to local multi-jurisdiction task forces.

The ECU Police Department consists of over 50 full-time sworn police officer positions and up to 10 sworn reserve officer positions that are certified by the State of North Carolina and 16 non-sworn departmental personnel. ECU Police Officers patrol university grounds on foot, in patrols cars, and on bicycles.

Primary Purpose of Position

The position is that of a uniformed patrol officer performing standard law enforcement work on the University’s campus. Officers are responsible for enforcing state and local laws and University policies as they pertain to law enforcement. Officers are empowered with full law enforcement authority and are charged with the responsibility of the apprehension of criminal offenders, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and warrant/summons service. Officers have jurisdiction on all property that is owned, operated, or controlled by the University, as well as the streets or highways that are immediately adjacent to University property. Officers are responsible for deterring crime, maintaining the peace, protecting lives and property, proactive patrol, and responding to calls for service within the University community. This will be accomplished by such means as high visibility patrol, intervention in criminal acts in progress, and investigation of criminal violations, etc.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

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.

*Trainees will be considered but must have the 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 CJETSC and hiring agency.

Note: Outside lateral hires who are already sworn law enforcement officers at time of hire may be placed in any of the relevant career progression steps for Police Officer based on prior sworn experience. However, such appointment is conditional on successful completion of the agency’s field training program. Out-of-state hires attainment of NC CJETSC certification within an agency-specified timeframe. An individual shall be eligible to apply up to three (3) years of experience as a United States military police enlisted member or officer to satisfy the experience requirements of a sworn UNC System campus LEO within the guidelines .

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with provisions of the NC Criminal Justice & Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. More information regarding the minimum standards for certification can be found here .

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

None

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled No

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
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