Police Officer

Winston-Salem State University • Winston-Salem, NC

55d • Onsite

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 to respond to complaints or calls and to detect violations in enforcing State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collecting and preserving evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work.

Requirements

• Completion of a Basic Law Enforcement Training school or a certification that is equivalent to NC Training and Standards Commission.
• Demonstrated competencies associated with effective performance of general patrol duties (emergency response, medical, traffic, and service)
• Ability to perform effective investigations
• Understanding of crime prevention and community policing in a university environment
• Ability to effectively use and maintain law enforcement equipment

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with 2 years or greater documented experience as sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officers may be eligible for appointment at a higher entry rank and level at the hiring agency’s discretion as follows: Police Officer II: 2 years of prior experience as a sworn law 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 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).
• Officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Patrolling an assigned area to respond to complaints or calls
• Detecting violations in enforcing State laws and applicable regulations
• Apprehending observed violators committing offenses
• Investigating violations or complaints to assess and handle cases
• Collecting and preserving evidence and maintaining chain of custody
• Testifying in court proceedings

Benefits

• Minimum bonus of $5,000 awarded after individuals complete the field training officer program, including all certification requirements set forth by North Carolina Training and Standards.
• A second bonus of up to $3,500 may be awarded at the end of year two.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed