Police Officer to III Pool

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The primary purpose of the University Police Department is to protect the lives and property (real and personal) of all personnel and visitors who frequent the campus. This unit must enforce all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the university rules and regulations. In addition, this unit must patrol and secure the grounds of North Carolina Central University, respond to calls and/or complaints, perform preliminary investigations of criminal and conduct incidents, record and refer complaints, complete and file reports on all incidents.

The primary purpose of this position is to protect the lives and property (real and personal) of all personnel and visitors who frequent the campus. This position effectively oversees, accounts for, and secures state property, maintains a safe environment, assists and notifies the police department of upcoming events that would critically impact the North Carolina Central University Community and Police & Public Safety Department.

This position reports to the Field Operations Commander.

• Working knowledge of criminal and traffic laws to enforce violations;
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for routine traffic and criminal cases;
• Knowledge of standard law enforcement equipment, its care, and safe use according to Department General Orders;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) applications;
• Ability to perform community policing;
• Ability to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program and become certified by the State of North Carolina through the North Carolina Criminal Justice and Training;
• Capability to work independently with little or no supervision;
• Initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion;
• Interpret and analyze information to make decisions;
• Exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving;
• Plan, prioritize, and organize workflow;
• Ability to work flexible schedules;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with written and oral communication; excellent editing skills;
• Great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high‑pressure environment.

Minimum of High School diploma or GED. At least probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer and successful completion of the appointing agency's designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record;
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (valid BLET certification);
• Personnel with certification from another state or expired NC certification must satisfactorily complete BLET portions as required by NC Criminal Justice and Training Commissions.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

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