Police Officer

The North Carolina State University Police Department is responsible for providing the most reasonable level of safety and security for the protection of life and property of students, faculty, staff and visitors of the campus community. Being a full sized police department, the department functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round with sworn officers, non-sworn full-time employees and part-time employees.

Essential Job Duties

The main purpose of the NC State University Police Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of North Carolina State University through law enforcement and crime prevention. The selected candidate(s) will patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of State laws and local ordinances. This person also develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.

This description covers the duties and responsibilities of officers in the Police Officer band and includes Police Officer I, Police Officer II, and Police Officer III. Selection to and movement between the different levels is outlined in Police Department General Order 100-8.

Police Officer I: Positions at this level are entry-level with 0-2 years of experience in law enforcement, completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training, be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or have the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

Police Officer II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer, have completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training, and have at least a General Certification.

Police Officer III: Positions at this level are veteran officers with a minimum of 4 years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officers, have completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training, and have attained their General Certification.

What we can offer:

• FREE Tuition to officers seeking to continue their education at any University in the UNC System

• FREEon campus gym membership

• 10% Night shift Differential Pay

• Permanent Day or Night Shifts

• 14 regular days off per month

• Uniform and equipment provided at no cost

• Training classes available for advancement/promotion

• Individual or Family Health Plans

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• State Retirement and 401k Plans

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must possess a minimum of High School diploma or GED from an appropriately accredited institution, a probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer and show successful completion of the appointing agency's designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers.

Other Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the minimum State standards for employment. Candidates must successfully complete a department orientation course, a department field training program during probationary period, and must satisfactorily complete the state mandated probationary period. The selected candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills and deal with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system in a professional manner. The candidate(s) for this position will be considered a 'MANDATORY' Employee as defined in University Regulation 04-20-07.

The successful candidate:

• Is an individual with impeccable integrity.

• Models courteous engagement and outstanding customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher education level

• Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department is preferred as is experience in a CALEA or IACLEA accredited department.

• 80 percent score on annual firearms qualification strongly preferred.

• Notice to Veterans: pursuant to North Carolina law, you may qualify for a reduced BLET enrollment as outlined here.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• All professional certifications referenced below are issued through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and can be found here. The minimum State of North Carolina employment standards can be found here.

• Valid driver's license required.

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No