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Police Officer I

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

Software Engineering
Posted on Oct 26, 2023

Police Officer I

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Posting Details

Position Information
Working Title Police Officer I
Position Number 601490
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track No
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Position Overview
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of organizational unit is to provide police and security, environmental health and safety, parking transportation, and emergency management services for North Carolina Central University.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an assistant patrol squad supervisor in the Operations Division of the Department. This position is required to know the campus environment which includes the following: street layouts, building names and locations, detect crimes before they occur, conduct periodic self-initiated tasks to protect people and property by understanding crime trends and activities. Identify and investigate suspicious individuals, incidents, and vehicles, respond to calls dispatched by Communications or the Watch Commander, recognize situations quickly and determine appropriate actions. Review the facts of a situation to determine whether a criminal act or a policy violation has occurred. Properly detain or arrest persons as required and transport same in accordance with policy; document detentions and arrests prior to going off duty using the appropriate forms. Use proper subject control when needed, and document same using appropriate forms. Conduct searches within legal and safety parameters when required and secure. Identify and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects during the preliminary investigation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of criminal and traffic laws, knowledge of investigation techniques and case preparation requirements for routine traffic and criminal cases, must have knowledge of equipment provided by the Department and its care, knowledge of the process for obtaining and serving search warrants preservation, ability to conduct crime prevention programs, ability to supervise an on-duty patrol squad while using conflict resolution and mediation skills as needed during the patrol shift. Ability to communicate effectively to witnesses, victims, and detainees/arrestees, other officers, the community, management, and others through interpersonal interactions and in writing, ability to plan and conduct community programs; ability to identify problems, identify potential options for resolution and the ability to use discretion during criminal investigations, arrests, warrant service, and interaction with members of the community.
Minimum Education/Experience
A minimum of an associate degree (or 60 hours of college credit) and 4 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency-specified timeframe.


Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function Administrative
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Possession of designated level of technical skill or knowledge in a specific technical area.
Function Administrative
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Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that the understand the information and the message.
Function Administrative
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Ability to understand the organization’s mission, the function of the specific work unit and how it works with other work units to serve the customer/client.
Function Administrative
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Ability to identify problems, determine possible solution, and actively work to resolve the issues.
Function Administrative
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Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
Function Administrative
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Other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA03022P
Open Date 10/25/2023
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Position Available 12/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
  2. DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

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