Wayne Community College Sworn Police Officer

Wayne Community College • Wayne Community College, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

To ensure the safety and security of the college community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Sworn Officers enforce federal, state, and local laws, as well as campus policies and regulations, while fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment. Through patrols, emergency response, crime prevention, and community engagement, officers protect life and property, deter criminal activity, and promote a secure learning environment. Wayne Community College Police Officers are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment, serving as trusted members of the campus community and contributing to the overall mission of the institution.

Requirements

• Must possess current Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of Wayne Community College’s auto insurance policy.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal background check, drug screening, and medical and psychological evaluations.
• Must maintain certification through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and one of the following languages: French Creole or Spanish.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment and enforce state and federal laws to protect the main campus and college property.
• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols, secure campus buildings, and assist students, visitors, and employees.
• Enforce campus traffic regulations and maintain good working relationships with local law enforcement and the campus community.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally; work outside in cold and heat for extended periods and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, on-call after hours, and short notice as needed.
• When assigned, conduct follow-up investigations of crimes, incidents, and other matters occurring on or involving College property that cannot reasonably be completed during a normal patrol shift.
• Interview involved persons; collect, preserve, document, and review evidence; review surveillance video and records; conduct appropriate database and records inquiries; and prepare investigative reports and case supplements.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies and assist with case preparation for criminal prosecution.
• Maintain assigned investigative case files, complete necessary follow-up, obtain warrants or other legal process when appropriate, consult with prosecutors, and testify in judicial or administrative proceedings.
• Perform investigative assignments as secondary duties when assigned or approved by the Chief of Police or designee based on departmental needs, case complexity, and personnel availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree