Police Officer

Police Officer - Elon University

Position Type:
Staff Full-Time

Days per week: 12-hour shift work schedule

VP Area:
Finance and Administration

Department:
Campus Safety & Police

Position Summary: The primary purpose of the Elon University Campus Safety & Police Department is to protect life and property while maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the educational mission of the University. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of law enforcement, security, safety and community service duties associated with the protection of life and property and maintenance of order.

Responsible for the detection and prevention of crime and the enforcement of all State and local laws, rules, policies and procedures while maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the educational mission of Elon University. Use problem‑solving and communications skills to effectively interact with the multi‑cultural and diverse campus population to resolve public safety issues.

Benefits of Working at Elon

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free use of campus fitness facilities
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service
• After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities

Elon is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. We respect human differences and emphasize personal integrity and an ethic of service.

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or technical training

• Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree
• Bachelor's degree

• Certified or able to obtain certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice and Standards Division as a Law Enforcement Officer
• Certifiable from the Department of Justice as a Campus Law Enforcement officer under G.S.74‑G
• Possess (or able to obtain within 90 days) and maintain a valid class “C” North Carolina driver's license and be an insurable carrier

• Conduct vehicular patrol of an assigned area, respond to calls for service, investigate the scenes of traffic crashes and criminal offenses, make arrests when required and prepare appropriate reports.
• Answer all incoming radio transmissions and phone calls in a professional manner. Communicate with officers in the field through the use of radio and phone systems. Make referrals and notifications in accordance with Department's policies, procedures and supervisory directives.
• Serve warrants and other criminal/civil processes, maintain the assigned squad car and equipment and assist other officers as needed.
• Exhibit complex physical abilities and skills, such as driving a police vehicle in normal and emergency situations, firing a weapon accurately under extreme varied conditions and showing ability in self‑defense measures and apprehensions, as in taking a person into custody with the proper use of force. Attend daily roll call briefings to disseminate information about criminal activity patterns and persons and communicate any other vital information involving safety or security.
• Work special events on campus, providing safety and security to students, staff, faculty, visitors and participants. Events to include football, basketball, move‑in, commencement and others. Some events will be mandatory and work with…