Corporal, Campus Police Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Corporal, Campus Police Forsyth Technical Community College – 4.1

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

$48.1K – $60.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level 3 years Criminal Justice High school diploma or GED Law Enforcement Associate’s degree Communication skills Law enforcement Full Job Description Provides both Administrative and Supervisory functions. Initiates and coordinates daily activity of assigned personnel. Initiates shift activity and coordinates response to all emergencies. Directs and coordinates and performs a variety of duties to protect members of the College community from harm; to provide a high degree of security for College property, and that of students, employees, and visitors. Supervises police officers, communications officers, and other personnel on-duty. 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 You must possess the following: High school diploma plus specialized training with three years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet all requirements to become certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the “North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission” [Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification]. Preferred Qualifications We would prefer you also possess: Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Sworn Law Enforcement experience in a campus environment. Essential Duties Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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 College 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 individuals not affiliated with campus. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. 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, College 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 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hearing ability sufficient to monitor radio communication/oral communication.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Detect a pulse

Workplace 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. Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/19/2025 Close Date 06/02/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.