Police Officer or Master Police Officer

University of North Carolina • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Police Officer or Master Police Officer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations. This role involves full law enforcement authority, including the apprehension of criminal offenders, traffic enforcement, and conducting criminal investigations. Officers are tasked with maintaining peace, deterring crime, and protecting lives and property on university grounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
• Associates degree or higher preferred, along with experience in a campus environment.
• Prior certification as a law enforcement officer or military police experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a campus environment.
• Military police experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and local laws and campus regulations.
• Apprehend criminal offenders and conduct criminal investigations.
• Perform traffic enforcement duties.
• Serve warrants and summons as required.
• Maintain high visibility patrols to deter crime.
• Respond to emergency situations and apply emergency response principles.
• Prepare routine reports of activities and incidents investigated.
• Communicate effectively with the public and legal representatives.
• Apply laws relating to the rights of suspects and search and seizure procedures.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition waiver program for up to three courses per academic year
• Free membership to the Campus Recreation Center
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• 24 hours of paid community service leave time
• Training and development programs through Dare to Learn Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees