Public Safety Officers Temporary (2025-2026)

University of North Carolina Pembroke

Pembroke (NC)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 55,104

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public university in North Carolina is seeking part-time Public Safety Officers for temporary positions for the 2025-2026 period. Candidates need a high school diploma, law enforcement certification, and must be able to patrol campus areas, respond to incidents, and ensure safety. The role offers flexible working hours, with a pay rate ranging from $20 to $40 per hour depending on qualifications. Ideal for those looking to gain law enforcement experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission provisions.
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification.
Preferred: one year of law-enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Responds to and investigates complaints and violations of the law.
Patrols the University’s areas to enforce the law and ensure safety.
Enforces traffic laws and University parking ordinances.
Assists students and staff, provides first-responder care.
Attends training in criminal law and police science.
Coordinates with law-enforcement agencies and emergency personnel.

Skills

Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification

Law Enforcement experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer

Job description

Public Safety Officers Temporary (2025-2026)

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Special Instructions: 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). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 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 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 race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Position Details

Division: Finance and Administration Department Police & Public Safety

Working Title: Auxiliary Police Officer Pool (2023‑2024)

Vacancy Type: Part‑Time Temporary

FTE: 0.10

Recruitment Range: $20‑$40.00 hourly (depending on qualifications)

Number of vacancies: 8

Position #: SHUR04

Months per year: 12

Work Schedule: Flexible (e.g., 8‑10:00 am – 4‑5:30 pm, 0‑30 hours per week, flexible schedule)

Responsibilities

Responds and/or investigates complaints and violations of the law to determine causes, identify witnesses, preserve evidence through crime‑scene search, arrest suspects, testify in court, and complete reports on incidents and cases.
Patrols the University’s parking lots, streets, grounds, and buildings to enforce the law and ensure protection and safety of persons and property; provides assistance and information as appropriate.
Enforces traffic laws and University parking ordinances, completes required reports, investigates traffic accidents (controlling traffic, safeguarding property, giving 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 providing safety escorts; provides first‑responder care to victims pending professional medical personnel and coordinates fire, rescue, and ambulance personnel.
Attends training exercises and classes in criminal law, police science, first‑aid, emergency response training, communication skills enhancement, public relations, University policies and procedures, and other classes as required to maintain law‑enforcement certification.
Provides security and protection to visitors on campus, coordinates and directs outside law‑enforcement agencies, emergency personnel and other agencies; provides security for transports of University funds and safeguards visiting dignitaries.
Maintains communications with all local law‑enforcement agencies, emergency agencies, organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.
Performs other duties as required; individuals will be required to work various shifts to include holidays and special events.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission provisions.
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification.
Preferred: one year of law‑enforcement experience.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

CV/Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Any additional documents

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Agency Referral
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- Career Builder
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- Educause
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- Indeed
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- NCAA Market
- NC Works Online / One Stop Center
- Newspaper
- Personal Referral
- Placement Exchange
- SACUBO
- Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- StudentAffairs.com
- UNC Collaborative Website
- UNC Pembroke Online Employment System
- Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network
- Veteran Website (Other)
- VeteransInHigherEd.com
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Do you possess a current State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement certification? If so, please list date of issuance and expiration on your application.
- yes
- no
Do you possess a valid driver's license? If so, please list date of issuance and date of expiration on your application.
- yes
- no