Police Officer

Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem State University Position Summary:

This position performs 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 to respond to complaints or calls and to detect violations in enforcing State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collecting and preserving evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work.

Requirements:

Minimum of High School diploma or GED . At least probationary certification from the

NC CJETSC

as a commissioned police officer and successful completion of the appointing agency's designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers. Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. In-state police officer transfers must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer in the state of NC or be eligible for the 96 hour program, which includes passing the state exam in its entirety. Out-of-state candidates must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the state of transfer to be considered. Out-of-state police officer transfer applicants must have at least 2 years of full-time, sworn law enforcement experience. Out-of-state candidates cannot have a break in service from the out-of-state agency for more than one year. All out-of-state candidates must complete 96 hours (or more) of training to be eligible for NC Certification and pass the state exam. Please note that federal experience is not recognized by the North Carolina Standards and Training Commission.

Preferred Requirements:

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.

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).

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