Police Officer (Full-Time)

Methodist University•Fayetteville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist University is hiring a Police Officer to serve on its campus at 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Police Officers support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University, the Division of Student Development and Services, and the Department of Public Safety. The role helps protect the campus community and property and responds to law-enforcement needs within the University's jurisdiction. The position has a 40-hour work week, consisting of four 10-hour shifts, with permanent shifts. The listed pay range is $24.00–$27.00 per hour ($49,920–$56,160 annually), with a $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus. Additional job functions may be required by the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division.

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 exams as determined by the Chief of Police/Director of Police and Public Safety.

Responsibilities

Enforce state and federal laws and local ordinances.
Protect Methodist University community members and property from criminal offenses within the University's police jurisdiction.
Maintain proficiency in essential law-enforcement job functions identified in Attachment V of the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission form (F-8).
Secure campus facilities through presence or implementation of the building security plan.
Follow the Public Safety Manual of procedures and directives from the Chief/Director or supervisory staff.
Respond to law-enforcement calls for assistance within Methodist University's jurisdiction.
Assist in 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 reports, daily patrol reports, maintenance reports, accident reports concerning personnel or property, and other required reports.
Follow Methodist University rules, regulations, and guidelines and serve as a proper role model for students.
Perform other duties as assigned by the University President, Vice President of Student Development and Services, Chief of Police/Director of Police and Public Safety, or another assigned supervisor.