Public Safety Temporary Officer

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Davidson College campus police officers are sworn law enforcement officers with powers granted under state statute 74-G. They engage in community-oriented policing, working to build trust within the Davidson campus community and collaborate with local agencies to prevent crime.

The role involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, maintaining order, investigating crimes, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess NC BLET certification.
• Experience in community-oriented policing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and enforce laws on campus.
• Maintain order and investigate crimes.
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with community members.

Job description

Davidson campus police are sworn law enforcement officers and hold all the same powers as North Carolina municipal and county police officers granted under state statue 74-G. They maintain close relationships with other area police departments and work closely with the Davidson Police Department on community outreach initiatives and crime prevention.

Campus police employ a community-oriented policing and problem-solving approach to law enforcement and crime prevention. Community oriented policing is a philosophy, a management style and an organizational design that promotes police-community partnerships and proactive problem-solving strategies.

At Davidson, the campus police officers are integral members of the community and aim to create bonds of trust between the officers and campus community members.

While traditional law enforcement is necessary and has its place on a college campus, the concept of community-oriented policing helps to create a campus environment that promotes safe and healthy learning in addition to promoting acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions.

The campus police officer performs work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, and the investigation of crimes. The officer may perform specialized duties depending upon the individual officer's training, abilities and needs of the department. The officer applies the community policing philosophy in a fair and impartial manner to all aspects of providing public safety services in a college environment.

The campus police officer will perform all essential functions of a North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer including, effecting arrest; order maintenance; preparing investigative and accident reports; exercising independent judgement in search and seizure and arrest situations. The officer will also respond to calls for service, complaints, or reports of actual, possible, or potential occurrence of criminal activity.

The officer will be required to effectively communicate with people in all situations; administer immediate assistance to community members in critical and/or emergency situations where the protection of lives and/or property may be endangered; maintain control when confronted with verbal abuse; administer medical assistance based on level of training; and transport and process detainees.

Must possess certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission (NC BLET certification).

These positions will be temporary part-time. Positions include athletic events, overnight and weekend shifts, move-in/out, graduation, parties, and other events as needed.

About Us

Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. We seek to hire talented faculty and staff who are committed to achieving excellence within an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1075
• Job Category Security Roles
• Posting Date 11/10/2026, 09:34 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 209 Ridge Road, Davidson, NC, 28035, US