Police Officer - 3340

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.

UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Division Finance and Administration

Department Police & Public Safety

Working Title Police Officer - 3340

Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE :
Minimum of High School diploma or GED . Ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training ( BLET ) Academy including satisfying all relevant background check and physical agility requirements as required by the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC ) and the hiring agency. POLICE OFFICER I:
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. POLICE OFFICER II:
Minimum of High School or GED and 2 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe. POLICE OFFICER III :
Minimum of High School diploma or GED and 4 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.

FTE 1

Recruitment Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience

Position # 3340

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Months per year 12

No

N/A

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services. The UNCP Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely learn, live, work, and visit. The University community promotes a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation.

The Department strives to safeguard this climate, while conducting law enforcement activities in a manner that provides a positive learning experience, whenever possible. The Department is the University’s primary law enforcement agency. The Department performs law enforcement and security related services for the campus community.

The primary purpose of this position to perform law enforcement duties, including conducting proactive patrols of campus using a variety of methods, responding to calls for service, taking appropriate enforcement action for violations of state…