Police Officer

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Appalachian State University Police Department supports the university’s academic mission by assuming the leading role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment in which the campus community can thrive. Responsibilities include constant attention to the areas of public safety, security, law and policy enforcement, crime prevention, customer service, problem solving, community engagement and service assistance to various departments and offices of the university. Through proactive patrol, community engagement, customer service, and problem solving, police officers serve as resources and leaders for the university community. Police officers protect all members of the community and university property, enforce laws and university policies, provide services and aid to members of the community, and proactively engage students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a positive manner with an emphasis on customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Applicants must be eligible for certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

Protect lives and property
Initiate opportunities for positive engagement with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Apprehend and arrest offenders
Traffic control and enforcement
Conduct preliminary investigations
Write reports and prepare criminal case paperwork
Establish, preserve, and protect crime scenes
Collect and preserve evidence
Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects
Utilize the principles of procedural justice
Investigate vehicle crashes and prepare reports
Conduct lawful searches of people and property
Respond to calls for service related to medical issues
Engage in self-initiated vehicle, foot, motorcycle, and bicycle patrol activities
Establish effective working relationships and rapport with people from various racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Engage with others in a fair, respectful, and courteous manner, regardless of cultural differences.
Engage effectively with persons in various emotional and mental states
Accurately assess situations and determine an appropriate course of action
Confront a variety of problems and situations and determine appropriate solutions
Display the capacity for compassion and empathy