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Winston-Salem State 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

Appointment Length.: Full time Primary Purpose of the
Position:
Positions in this banded class perform law enforcement work at a University campus or other State facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Positions have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves patrolling an assigned area for response to complaints or calls and detecting violations in enforcing State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints to assess and handle cases, collecting and preserving evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or, in some police organizations, lead officer on an assigned shift. Preferred Years Experience,Skills, Training ,
Education:
Demonstrated competencies associated with the following duties: effective performance of general patrol duties (emergency response, medical, traffic, and service); the ability to perform effective investigations; an understanding of crime prevention and community policing in a university environment; the ability to effectively use and maintain law enforcement equipment. Completion of a Basic Law Enforcement Training school or a certification that is equivalent to NC Training and Standards Commission. Applicants with 2 years or greater documented experience as sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officers may be eligible for appointment at a higher entry rank and level at the hiring agency's discretion as follows:
Police Officer II:
2 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Police Officer III:
4 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Master Police Officer I:
6 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement
Master Police Officer II:
3 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted).
Master Police Officer III:
6 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted). Officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year).
Special Instructions Summary:
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.
Please Note:
  • A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
  • If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
  • Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
  • Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
  • Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
  • If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.
edu . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.