Police Officer - III; Pool

Position Information

Position/Classification

Title:

Police Officer I - III (Pool)

Position Number: FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type:
Permanent
- Full Time Tenure Track

No FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months. If time limited, duration date:
Department Hiring Range:
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category:
Professionals. SOC Code 33-3051 - Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

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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, by responding 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, account for, and secure state property, maintain a safe environment, assist and notify 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.

The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of criminal and traffic laws to regularly enforce criminal and traffic violations; knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for the more routine traffic and criminal cases; knowledge of the standard law enforcement equipment, its care, and safe use according to Department General Orders; knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and 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; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions;

to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; ability to work flexible schedules; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, 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.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have an…