Police Officer (Part-Time)

Methodist University•Fayetteville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist University is seeking a part-time Police Officer for its campus at 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina. The officer supports the mission and objectives of the University, the Division of Student Development and Services, and the Department of Public Safety. The position primarily fills open shifts and provides staffing support during events. Weekly hours fluctuate according to department needs, up to a maximum of 24 hours. The schedule is based on department needs, and officers must be available to accept shifts on short notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Officers enforce applicable laws and ordinances, protect the University community and property, respond to law-enforcement calls within the University’s jurisdiction, and help provide police coverage on a 24-hour basis as directed. They secure campus facilities, maintain proficiency in essential law-enforcement functions, follow department procedures and supervisory directives, communicate police issues to supervisors, and complete required reports and forms. Officers must comply with University rules and serve as appropriate role models for students. Additional duties may be assigned by University and department leadership, and further job functions may be required by North Carolina law-enforcement training standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training for the State of North Carolina.
At least one year of law-enforcement experience.
Pass an oral interview.
Meet all requirements of the commissioning process.
May be required to undergo additional screening tests or examinations as determined by the Chief of Police/Director of Police and Public Safety.
Have a flexible schedule and be willing to accept shifts on short notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Enforce state and federal laws and local ordinances.
Protect Methodist University community members and property from criminal offenses within the University Police jurisdiction.
Maintain proficiency in essential law-enforcement job functions identified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Secure campus facilities through presence or the building security plan.
Follow the Public Safety Manual of procedures and directives from the Chief/Director or police supervisory staff.
Respond to law-enforcement calls for assistance within the University jurisdiction.
Assist with providing police coverage on a 24-hour basis as directed by a supervisor.
Communicate police problems and issues to a police supervisor.
Complete and file incident, daily patrol, maintenance, accident, and other required reports.
Follow Methodist University rules, regulations, and guidelines and serve as an appropriate role model for students.
Perform other duties assigned by University leadership or department supervisors.