Police Officer Trainee to Master Police Officer (Open Rank)

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant university community as a Police Officer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security on campus. This position offers the opportunity to engage with students and faculty while enforcing laws and maintaining peace. As part of a dedicated team, you will be empowered with full law enforcement authority, conducting investigations and responding to emergencies. The university provides a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a tuition waiver program, making it an ideal place for those passionate about community service and law enforcement.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Waiver Program

Free Membership to Campus Recreation Center

Qualifications

• Ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina BLET Academy.
• Certification from NC CJETSC required for all positions except Trainee.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and local laws and campus regulations.
• Apprehend criminal offenders and conduct investigations.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Criminal Investigation

Traffic Enforcement

Emergency Response

Firearms Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Communications Equipment

Job description

Police Officer Trainee to Master Police Officer (Open Rank)

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package that supports a work/life balance, including dental, vision, and health insurance plans, a tuition waiver program, and a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Vacancy Number: E1365

Competency Level:

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: University Police - 35340

Division: Business Affairs - 35000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The primary objective of the UNCW Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff. Officers within the department are duly sworn, certified, and empowered with the same authority as other local law enforcement officers in the State of North Carolina.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

Police Officers are responsible for enforcing state and local laws and campus regulations. They have full law enforcement authority and are charged with apprehending criminal offenders, conducting criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and serving warrants. Officers deter crime, maintain peace, and protect lives and property through high visibility patrol and intervention in criminal acts.

Officers must apply laws relating to the rights of suspects, search and seizure, and maintaining the chain of evidence. They are required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms and other enforcement equipment, operate communications equipment, and respond to emergencies effectively.

All sworn police officers are considered essential personnel for inclement weather and emergencies and may be required to work overtime.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications is dependent on rank

Police Officer Trainee:

• Ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy.

Police Officer I:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer.

Police Officer II:

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer.

Police Officer III:

• High School diploma or GED and 4 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer.

Master Police Officer:

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer.

Master Police Officer II:

• 3 years of experience as a Master Police Officer with the agency or equivalent rank.

Master Police Officer III:

• 6 years of experience as a Master Police Officer with the agency or equivalent rank.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

Certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer is required for all positions except for the level of Police Officer Trainee.

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Type of Position: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 04/01/2025

Special Notes to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is Open until Filled. To receive full consideration, please ensure your application is complete.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/35759

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