Police Officer in Training

Job Title Police Officer in Training Status Regular Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location

Job Description At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive. This position is for a non-certified employee of the Campus Police Department. The Officer in Training may perform all duties described in the GTCC Security Officer job description. Within a year of being hired, the Officer in Training must attend the NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Upon completion of the state required BLET Academy, consisting of 749.25 hours and passing the North Carolina State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Exam, the Officer in Training will be eligible for hire as a sworn member of the Campus Police Department. If hired, after attending the police academy and passing the state examination, the Officer in Training will change job descriptions to that of a Campus Police Officer, at which time the employee will have the power of arrest, will respond to students, faculty/staff and citizen calls for service on an assigned campus at Guilford Technical Community College.

Key elements of this job are trustworthiness, dependability and the ability to project a positive public image. Min Salary $34,424.08 Mid Salary $38,727.09 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience. Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges
* Applying sound judgment during the decision-making process
* Acquiring considerable knowledge of assigned GTCC campuses
* Functioning independently as well as a team member
* Analyzing an issue, then developing an effective resolution Contacts
* Daily-members of the BLET Program
* Weekly
- Police Department personnel Education Required
* The minimum education requirement for a Campus Police Officer In Training is to be a high school graduate or have completed and passed a G.E.D certification program-this requirement is mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Education Preferred
* Associates Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution Experience Required Experience Preferred
* Experience working in or around a law enforcement environment KSA Required
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
* Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to deal well with students, faculty, staff and the public in a college environment.
* Ability to make sound, independent decisions.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to physically operate and handle departmental equipment, to include computers.
* Ability to operate campus police vehicles under all conditions-including emergency conditions.
* Ability to report to work during inclement weather and emergency situations.
* Physical ability to safely restrain uncooperative individuals for the protection of the college community.
* Ability to lift, bend, climb, and run is required up to and including emergency situations.
* Ability to see, hear and speak is required to communicate with students, faculty, staff and the general public. KSA Preferred
* Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations.
* Thorough knowledge of departmental directives.
* Considerable knowledge of court procedures.
* Considerable knowledge of the college campuses.
* Skilled in the use of all law enforcement equipment
* Knowledge of community policing concepts Department/Job Specific Requirements
* As a condition of employment, a successful candidate must successfully complete a BLET academy and pass the state certification within one year of being hired.
* As a condition of employment, a successful candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation as mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
* As a condition of employment, a successful candidate must pass a comprehensive psychological evaluation, a medical examination, a drug test and any other tests/examinations as mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for police officers
* A candidate must not have committed or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
* Candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
* Mobility necessary to accomplish…