Police Officer - Night, University Police

The Police Officer performs a variety of duties to protect members of the University community from harm; provides a high degree of security for University property, and that of students, employees, and visitors. Assists in all types of emergency situations and assures orderly movement of traffic on campus. Enforces North Carolina State Laws and City Ordinances.

Requirements

• Patrols University property on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to protect lives and property.
• Conducts investigations of all accidents, crimes, and incidents by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, through the identification and collection of physical evidence, searching persons, vehicles, and other premises in accordance with legal guidelines.
• Responds to all emergency calls including potentially violent and life-threatening situations.
• Provides crime prevention strategies; inspects University property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors, or other unusual occurrences; refers victims to appropriate services; provides directions, escorts, vehicle, and door unlock assistance, operates necessary equipment.
• Enforces state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations.
• Responds to fire, intrusion, and security alarms and emergency call boxes.
• Integrates Community Policing into routine patrol activity and utilizes COPS concepts to resolve problems.
• Responds to radio communications.
• Renders immediate and temporary medical aid to injured and/or ill persons in emergency situations.
• Intervenes and diffuses crisis situations as non-violently as possible.
• Documents all activities and prepares written reports as required by departmental policy.
• Prosecutes offenders as necessary by filing criminal charges, referral to the appropriate University authorities, or through other measures such as trespassing non-students.
• Takes corrective actions for violators of crimes or policies and investigates cases as assigned.
• Utilizes SARA model of Community Policing in a collaborative manner to develop, implement, and deliver efficient and effective law enforcement and community services.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance