Campus Police Officer

Title: Campus Police Officer

Department: Campus Police and Security

Reports to: Chief of Campus Police

Category: Non-Exempt

The Lees‑McRae College Campus Police Department is seeking experienced officers. Those newly retired may want to consider this unique opportunity to continue to serve others. Come work in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and be a part of a new and growing police agency on the historic campus in Banner Elk.

• Utilizes relationship based, community building, proactive policing techniques to ensure human safety and the security of campus property.
• Utilizes sound professional judgement and training to resolve various law enforcement scenarios within a diverse community.
• Respond to emergency situations providing basic first aid, liaison with other police or emergency agency personnel, as appropriate.
• Apprehends and/or identifies suspects, investigates, arrests, cites, and charges criminal suspects per North Carolina General Statutes and all other applicable laws.
• Prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts or violations of college policy.
• Maintains high visibility patrolling campus property on foot and by vehicle to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards to persons or college property.
• Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines and respond to calls for service in a timely manner.
• Perform traffic control duties and motorist assistance.
• Leads and participates in crime prevention and campus safety training programs as required.
• Assists with training of newly hired Campus Police Officers and College Security Officers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, snow, ice, rain or heat.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position. May work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts, holidays, or weekends. May require overtime or on‑call assignments.

Travel may be required for conferences, training or continued education. This may also require overnight stays at training sites.

Lees‑McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long‑term disability insurance are employer‑paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college‑closed days.

Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll.

• $55K starting salary based on experience
• Sign‑on and regular retention bonuses with continued employment
• 80+ hours of paid vacation leave accrued annually
• 32 hours of paid personal leave annually
• 8 hours of paid sick leave accrual per month
• 5% matching into 403b retirement benefit plan after one year of service
• Paid tuition benefits for employee and dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long‑term disability benefit paid 100% by college (supplement life coverage available at employee cost)

Required Education and Experience

• High School or High School Equivalency diploma.
• Current Law Enforcement Certification or the ability to meet the standards required for employment and certification as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina, including completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training course.
• Clear criminal background check and psychological exam.
• Valid NC driver’s…