Police Officer Trainee

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for two UNC Police Officer Trainee positions. The main purpose of the UNC Police Officer position is to protect and serve University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students, faculty, staff, and visitors through law enforcement and crime prevention. The selected candidates will patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of state laws and local ordinances using a Community Oriented Policing philosophy. They will also develop and implement preventative patrol techniques and perform specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.

Candidates may be expected to attend a 5–6 month full-time Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course. Those candidates must successfully complete BLET, pass the state BLET written exam, and obtain immediate certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission. The position also requires completion of a three-week department orientation course, a twelve-week department field training program during the probationary period, and the state-mandated probationary period.

This is an essential Emergency Duty Employee position. The employee must report to work according to their usual schedule, or when notified to report outside their usual schedule, during adverse weather or other emergencies, including situations in which the University closes.

Requirements

• Be at least 20 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Pass an in-depth background investigation, including driver’s history and criminal history; have no felony convictions.
• Pass psychological testing, a polygraph examination, drug screening, and a physical examination.
• Successfully complete a three-week department orientation course and a twelve-week department field training program during the probationary period.
• Satisfactorily complete the state-mandated probationary period.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing and deal professionally with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system.
• If required to attend BLET, successfully complete the course, pass the state BLET written exam, and achieve immediate Law Enforcement Officer certification under the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited community college or university.

Responsibilities

• Protect and serve University students, faculty, staff, and visitors through law enforcement and crime prevention.
• Patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of state laws and local ordinances using a Community Oriented Policing philosophy.
• Develop and implement preventative patrol techniques.
• Perform specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.
• Report to work according to the usual schedule, or when notified outside the usual schedule, during adverse weather or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed