Campus Police Officer Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Campus Police Officer Forsyth Technical Community College – 4.1

Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$47.1K – $55.5K a year 16 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License First Aid Certification 2 years Communication skills Law enforcement Full Job Description Performs a variety of duties to protect members of the College community from harm; provides a high degree of security for College 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. Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED certificate. Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing. At least two years experience as a successful law enforcement officer. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification. Must be willing to work the day, evening, or third shift as needed. Certification in CPR and first aid. If selected, successfully pass a thorough police background investigation by completing the following forms: NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards Form F-3 and F-8. Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED

Knowledge of general statutes and state & local laws. Successful law enforcement experience on a college/university campus. Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patrols College 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 identifications 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 unlocks assistance, operates necessary equipment. Enforces state laws, city ordinances, and College regulations. Responds to fire, intrusion, and security alarms and emergency calls boxes. Integrates Community Policing into routine patrol activity and utilizes COP concepts to resolve problems. Maintains 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 College authorities, or through other measures such as trespassing non-students. Attends and represents the department as assigned at various meetings, events, etc. Works special assignments. Prepares and presents testimony in criminal, traffic, judicial hearings, and grand jury. Attends advanced and specialized training activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

: Knowledge of Federal Laws, North Carolina General Statutes, Winston Salem City ordinances and Forsyth Tech policies. Effective communication skills (oral and written) to interact in a courteous and professional manner with the public, representatives of the legal system, Police Department personnel, University officials, faculty, staff, students and visitors. Ability to prepare written reports of activities and incidents with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to act and direct the actions of others quickly and make intelligent decisions in emergency situations. Ability to maintain considerable working knowledge of modern policing principles. Ability to adapt to an often-changing working schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The examples given are representative of those activities required and are not all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hearing ability sufficient to monitor radio communication/oral communication.

Example:

Hear and monitor alarms, radio and oral communication, or a cry for help or assistance. Physical abilities to defend self and others and maintain physical control of suspect.

Example:

Apply handcuffs, leg irons, and waist chains/belts and gain physical control of a suspect within 10 seconds. The ability to manipulate equipment.

Examples:

Be able to properly and safely use firearms (handgun and shotgun) and drive a vehicle under various conditions (such as maneuvering between objects). Be able to qualify with a firearm (handgun and shotgun). Be able to qualify with a handgun using both the strong and weak hand from the standing, kneeling and prone positions. Be able to properly use a gas mask and riot baton. Be able to run approximately 400 yards; climb steps; drag 150 lbs. dummy; crawl through a darkened 40 ft. culvert; push open an obstructed metal door; and perform sit-ups and push-ups. Vision sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in law enforcement.

Example:

Observe suspects and others, see to drive, and have adequate vision for surveillance and for protecting self and others. Sense of touch sufficient to perform a physical examination and to detect movement.

Example:

Detect a pulse.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to smoke, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and possible physical harm from victims and perpetrators of crime. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/15/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE