Master Police Officer I-III Pool

North Carolina Central University•Durham, NC

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the University Police Department is to protect the lives and property (real and personal) of all personnel and visitors who frequent the campus. This unit must enforce all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as, the university rules and regulations. In addition, this unit must patrol and secure the grounds of North Carolina Central University, by responding to calls and/or complaints perform preliminary investigations of criminal and conduct incidents, record and refer complaints, complete and file reports on all incidents. The primary purpose of this position is to protect the lives and property (real and personal) of all personnel and visitors who frequent the campus. This position effectively oversees, account for, and secure state property, maintain a safe environment, assist and notify the police department of upcoming events that would critically impact the North Carolina Central University Community and Police & Public Safety Department. This position reports to the Field Operations Commander.

Requirements

The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of criminal and traffic laws to regularly enforce criminal and traffic violations
knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for the more routine traffic and criminal cases
knowledge of the standard law enforcement equipment, its care, and safe use according to Department General Orders
knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) Applications
ability to perform community policing
ability to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program and become certified by the State of North Carolina through the North Carolina Criminal Justice and Training
ability to work independently with little or no supervision
to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion
interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions
to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving
to plan, prioritize and organize workflow
ability to work flexible schedules
excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent editing skills
great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 6 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. An advanced degree (JD, Masters, Doctorate) reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year
Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. (valid BLET certification)
A person who has certification from another state or expired NC certification must satisfactorily complete BLET portions as required by NC Criminal Justice and Training Commissions as the first scheduled offering