Police Officer (Pool Posting)
About The Position
This position performs law enforcement work at a University campus or other State facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Positions have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves patrolling an assigned area for response to complaints or calls and for detection of violations in the enforcement of State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings and performing related work. The primary mission of Police and Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment supporting the University's pursuit of research and academic excellence. Our highly dedicated law enforcement professionals continually strive to reduce crime, accidents and loss of property through investigative processes and effective community partnerships.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or GED.
- At least probationary certification as a commissioned LEO in the State of North Carolina.
- Final employment is contingent on attaining North Carolina LEO certification within a period specified in the individual's letter of appointment.
- Successful completion of the agency's field training program for newly appointed campus police officers.
- Police Officer II: 2 years of prior experience as a sworn enforcement officer
- Police Officer III: 4 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer
- Master Police Officer I: 6 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year).
- Master Police Officer II: 3 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted).
- Master Police Officer III: 6 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted).
Responsibilities
- Patrolling an assigned area for response to complaints or calls and for detection of violations in the enforcement of State laws and applicable regulations.
- Apprehending observed violators committing offenses
- Investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases
- Collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody
- Testifying in court proceedings
- Performing related work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
