Police Officer - 3553

Division Finance and Administration Department Police & Public Safety Working Title Police Officer - 3553 Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Min T/E Requirements

(Police Officer I) Minimum of High School diploma or GED, possess Probationary or General Certification from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission as a commissioned police officer, and have completed the agency's field training program;

(Police Officer II) Police Officer I requirements and a minimum of two years' experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.

FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Position # 3553 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Months per year 12 Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services. The UNCP Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely learn, live, work, and visit.

The University community promotes a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation. The Department strives to safeguard this climate, while conducting law enforcement activities in a manner that provides a positive learning experience, whenever possible. The Department is the University's primary law enforcement agency. The Department performs law enforcement and security related services for the campus community.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position to perform law enforcement duties, including conducting proactive patrols of campus using a variety of methods, responding to calls for service, taking appropriate enforcement action for violations of state laws and University policies, conducting investigations, completing reports and other documentation, testifying in hearings, conducting and participating in community engagement and crime prevention meetings, events, and activities, and providing security for campus events. This position is responsible for enforcing state laws and university policies for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus.

This position is responsible for providing physical security for University assets and at campus events. This position will work to enhance the quality of campus life by working with individuals and groups of individuals to identify and implement solutions to campus issues.

Job Description

Responds and/or investigates complaints and violations of the law to determine the causes, to identify witnesses, and to preserve evidence through crime scene search; arrests suspects and testifies in court; and completes reports of incidents and cases.

Patrols the University's parking lots, streets, grounds and buildings to enforce the law and to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property. Gives assistance and information as appropriate.

Enforces traffic law and University parking ordinances and completes all required reports. Investigates traffic accidents including controlling traffic in the area, safeguards damaged property, gives first aid to injured persons.

Issues N.C. Uniform Citations or University parking tickets as appropriate.

Assists students, faculty, staff and visitors by giving information, making facilities available for approved activities, assisting stranded motorists and provides safety escorts. Provides first responder care to victims of accidents or sudden illnesses pending the arrival of professional medical personnel. Coordinates the activities of fire, rescue and ambulance personnel and assist as needed.

Maintains communications with all local law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies and organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.

Performs other duties as assigned

This position is Mandatory Personnel. Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference

Law enforcement experience in a higher education setting.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training & Standards Commission.

N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.

Valid, Current NC Drivers License required.

Posting Information

Job Opening Date 06/26/2024 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Professional Posting Number EPA00933 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11467 Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.