Public Safety Officers Temporary (2025-2026)

University of North Calorina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Pembroke, North Carolina is hiring part-time Temporary Public Safety Officers for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position involves patrolling, responding to complaints, and enforcing laws. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma and certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in North Carolina. This role offers a flexible schedule and responsibilities may include first responder care and assisting the university community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with North Carolina standards.
• Current State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate complaints and violations of law.
• Patrol university parking lots and public areas.
• Provide first responder care pending professional medical arrival.

Skills

Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Public Safety Officers Temporary (2025-2026) – Division Finance and Administration, Department Police & Public Safety. This position is part of the Auxiliary Police Officer Pool (2023-2024) and is part-time temporary. The posting notes the general application steps and required background checks and eligibility to work in the United States.

Special Instructions: See details for the position and review questions before applying. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires a background check and other standard pre-employment steps. Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214) should be attached as part of the online application process.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate complaints and violations of the law to determine causes, identify witnesses, preserve evidence through crime scene search, arrest suspects, testify in court, and complete incident and case reports.
• patrol the University’s parking lots, streets, grounds and buildings to enforce laws and protect persons and property; provide information and assistance as appropriate.
• Enforce traffic laws and University parking ordinances; investigate traffic accidents, control traffic, safeguard damaged property, provide first aid, and issue NC Uniform Citations or university parking tickets as appropriate.
• Assist students, faculty, staff and visitors by providing information, facilitating approved activities, assisting stranded motorists, and providing safety escorts; provide first responder care pending professional medical personnel arrival; coordinate fire, rescue and ambulance activities as needed.
• Attend training and classes required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer, including topics in criminal law, police science, first aid, emergency response, communications, public relations, and University policies.
• Provide security for visitors on campus, coordinate with outside law enforcement and emergency personnel, and assist with security for transports of University funds and dignitaries as needed.
• Maintain communications with local law enforcement agencies and the public using established electronic devices.
• Perform other duties as required; work various shifts including holidays and special events.

Qualifications

• Min T/E: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate; certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
• FTE: 0.10
• Recruitment Range: $20 - $40 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $20 - $40 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Number of vacancies: 8
• Position #: SHUR04
• Months per year: 12
• Work Schedule: 0 - 30 hours per week, flexible schedule
• Work Schedule Type: Flexible
• Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification (Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation)

Additional Information

• This position is subject to a successful employment background check, including criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable).
• New employees are paid by direct deposit.
• 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; discrimination policies apply to protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.
• Required Documents: CV/Resume, Cover Letter (Documentation listed under Required Documents).

Required Documents

CV/Resume and Cover Letter are requested; other documents may be required as part of the application process.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Agency Referral
• American Librarian Association (ALA)
• Association of Fundraising Professionals
• BlacksInHigherEd.com
• Career Builder
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Cosida
• CUPA HR
• Disabled in Higher Ed
• Disability Website (Other)
• Educause
• Glassdoor
• HigherEdJobs
• Indeed
• Inside Higher Ed
• Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
• LinkedIn
• Monster
• NACUBO
• NativeAmericansInHigherEd.com
• Native Hire
• 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
• Vocational Rehab
• Women in Higher Education
• Website - Other

• * 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