Police Officer, Night Shift, University Police

Wake Forest University•Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Police Officer protects members of the University community from harm and provides security for University property and the property of students, employees, and visitors. The officer assists in emergencies, helps maintain orderly campus traffic, and enforces North Carolina state laws, City ordinances, and University regulations. The role responds to emergency and security calls, investigates incidents, provides community policing and crime-prevention services, and documents activities in reports. The position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. The officer works rotating eight-, ten-, and twelve-hour shifts, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and may work in adverse weather. The role reports to a Police Sergeant and may review or oversee less experienced officers’ work in some circumstances. It requires sound independent judgment, particularly in emergencies, and careful, accurate, and comprehensive work.

Requirements

High school diploma plus specialized training and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record; must be insurable.
Must meet requirements for certification as a North Carolina law enforcement officer under the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, including Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
Must work rotating eight-, ten-, and twelve-hour shifts, including holidays, weekends, and overtime, and work in adverse weather conditions as needed.
Vision correctable to 20/20 and ability to meet color vision requirements.
Ability to use law-enforcement machines, instruments, and tools correctly and effectively, including radios, computers, automobiles, and emergency and investigative equipment.
Ability to meet other physical requirements listed by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.
Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly in emergency situations.
Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 5 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly; may need extreme physical effort to subdue or restrain individuals or perform rescue operations.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform physical activities including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, running or sprinting, and climbing stairs or ladders.
May be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, explosions, or loud noises, and may need to drive departmental vehicles for long periods.
Must work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, and dry conditions.
Final staff candidates are subject to background investigations and drug screens.

Nice To Haves

Sworn law-enforcement experience in a campus environment.
Knowledge of federal laws, North Carolina General Statutes, Winston-Salem City ordinances, and Wake Forest University policies.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public, legal-system representatives, Police Department personnel, University officials, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Ability to prepare accurate, detailed written reports of activities and incidents.
Ability to act and direct the actions of others quickly and make sound decisions in emergencies.
Considerable working knowledge of modern policing principles.
Ability to adapt to a changing work schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Patrol University property on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to protect lives and property.
Investigate accidents, crimes, and incidents by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; identifying and collecting physical evidence; and searching persons, vehicles, and premises in accordance with legal guidelines.
Respond to emergency calls, including potentially violent and life-threatening situations.
Provide crime-prevention strategies and inspect University property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors, and unusual occurrences.
Refer victims to appropriate services and provide directions, escorts, vehicle assistance, and door-unlock assistance; operate necessary equipment.
Enforce state laws, City ordinances, and University regulations.
Respond to fire, intrusion, and security alarms and emergency call boxes, and respond to radio communications.
Integrate Community Policing into routine patrol and use COPS concepts and the SARA model collaboratively to solve problems and deliver law-enforcement and community services.
Render immediate and temporary medical aid to injured or ill persons in emergencies.
Intervene in and defuse crisis situations as non-violently as possible.
Document activities and prepare written reports as required by departmental policy.
Take corrective action for violations and investigate assigned cases.
Prosecute offenders as necessary through criminal charges, referrals to University authorities, or other measures such as trespassing non-students.
Attend and represent the University at assigned meetings and events, and work special assignments.
Prepare and present testimony in criminal, traffic, judicial hearings, and grand jury proceedings.
Attend advanced and specialized training activities.
Review or oversee the work of less experienced officers in some circumstances.
Assist students with problem solving in cooperation with other University departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.