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Johnson C Smith University

Police Officer

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$68,993 / year median in North Carolina

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

This role is fully in person (not hybrid or remote). General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs general law enforcement duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws and University rules and regulations relating to public safety and welfare. Reports to the shift supervisor or, in the absence of a supervisor, the Director of Campus Police. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling campus; checking property for security; conducting room searches; maintaining order and public safety; issuing traffic/parking tickets; apprehending and arresting suspects; questioning suspects; collecting and preserving evidence; assisting crime and accident victims; investigating alarms, etc. Maintains security at the University's main entrance; monitors entering vehicles and pedestrians; provides directions and assistance to visitors as requested. Receives and responds to student and citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance. Responds to and assists in all medical emergencies. Prepares and submits incident reports. Monitors campus vehicles for properly dated parking decals. Monitors campus exterior lighting for proper and safe working condition. Assists in conducting fire drills and in evacuating buildings. Provides crowd, parking and traffic control for athletic events, special University/public events, etc. Provides security escort for personnel delivering money to bank; chauffeurs department heads and visitors as requested. Responds to routine calls for assistance, including assisting stranded motorists, removing keys from locked cars, etc. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms. Remains abreast of all federal, state and local laws, and University rules and regulations. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports which may include incident reports, accident reports, citations, search reports, logs, work orders, memos, etc. Operates a vehicle, golf cart, firearms, restraining devices, two-way radio and other police-issued equipment as well as a variety of other equipment including a telephone, I.D. card maker, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, coworkers, University department heads and employees, faculty, staff, students, parents, complainants, suspects, victims, witnesses, medical/hospital personnel, emergency response agencies, sales representatives, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Additional Job Functions Secures and opens buildings. Maintains assigned vehicle. Participates in crime prevention and education meetings, workshops, programs, etc. Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Training and Experience Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by required training and one to two years of experience as a security guard or in law enforcement, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience. Must possess a valid Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification and state driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including firearms, automobile, radio, telephone, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, run. Must be physically fit and able to defend one's self from attack or physical assault. Must be able to restrain, lift and/or carry adults of varying weights.
Supplemental Information:
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor. Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.