Police Officer

Position Information

Position Information Position Title : Police Officer Working Title : Police Officer Position Number : Full-Time Or Part-Time : Full Time Time Limited Position : No Number of Vacancies : 1 Department : Police & Public Safety Posting Number : SHRA / EHRA : Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Job Category : Professional Hiring Range : Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency : Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Primary Purpose of the Organization : Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit :

The primary purpose of the organization unit is to protect the life and property of the students, faculty, and staff on the campus of Fayetteville State University and to support the University’s core mission of academic excellence by providing comprehensive and professional public safety services and convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community. Primary Purpose of the Position : Primary Purpose of the Position :

This is an open recruitment for a sworn campus police officer position to include lateral experienced hires from other law enforcement agencies within or outside the State of North Carolina at the hiring agency’s discretion. Based on a selected candidate’s previous years of experience as a certified campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officer (LEO), this position may be appointed as either a Police Officer I, II, III. Preference is afforded to candidates presently certified as a North Carolina LEO.This is professional work involving enforcing the law of the State of North Carolina and the United States Government at Fayetteville State University. Employees have full law enforcement authority within a limited geographic jurisdiction, ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations. Work involves patrolling an assigned area, responding to and investigating complaints or calls, and detecting violations of State Laws and applicable regulations. Conduct self-initiated security checks to protect people and property, including zone checks and building walk-thrus; lock and unlock as necessary. Report and resolve traffic problems, safety concerns, and other hazards. Detect and deter crime with the ability to understand crime activities and trends. Use proper questioning techniques and interrogation skills to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Establish and secure crime scenes and perform basic processing of the crime scene. Record facts and prepare reports to document preliminary and follow-up investigations.

Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, collecting and preserving evidence and ensuring chain of custody, performing DWI arrests, testimony in court proceedings as necessary, and performing related work. Managing traffic checkpoints, investigating traffic accidents with property and serious injury. Properly execute search and arrest warrants and serve other criminal and / or traffic citations or summons. Investigate student conduct issues and testify as a witness at student hearings. Use and maintain law enforcement equipment, including firearms, batons, pepper spray, radios, emergency lights, siren, Mobile Data Terminal, and other equipment. Employees may serve as a lead officer on an assigned shift and can act as a team leader under Incident Command. Position may require shift, weekend, holiday, and overtime work. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements : Minimum Requirements for a Police Officer I :

Police Officer I : Zero to two years of experience. Minimum of a 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.

Applicants with two years or more of documented experience as a sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officer may be eligible for appointment at a higher entry rank and level

at the hiring agency’s discretion as follows :

Police Officer II : Minimum of High School or GED and two years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.

Police Officer III : Minimum of a High School diploma or GED and four years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.

Master Police Officer I : six years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer

Officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by

1 year).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities : Technical Knowledge : Knowledge of investigative techniques for misdemeanor and less serious felonies. Knowledge of the requirements to obtain an arrest warrant, search warrant, and the warrant issue process. Knowledge of crime scene management, fingerprint lifting tools, and techniques. Ability to recognize community problems and campus crime trends and initiate solutions and follow-up.

Communication Skills : Ability to relate to individuals and community groups and plan and conduct campus and community programs. Able to use proper questioning techniques and interrogation skills to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects.

Organizational Awareness and Commitment : Understanding of the department’s vision, mission, and core values, which are aligned with the department’s operations and success. Has the ability to develop new officers by conducting a field training program.

Problem Solving : Understanding of criminal activities and trends, and can initiate, complete, and adequately document problem-solving projects focused on crime, fear of crime, and quality of life issues.

Analytical and Conceptual Thinking : Ability to differentiate between routine crimes, serious crimes, and emergencies, and initiate appropriate action. Ability to use proper discretion during criminal investigations, arrests, warrant service, and interaction with campus community members. Preferred Qualifications : An associate degree or higher education level.

Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department Special Instructions To Applicants : Notice to Applicants : Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission. Closing Date : Open Until Filled : Yes Additional Information for Applicants : All new employees are required to have listed credentials / degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and / or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential / qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate. EEO Statement : This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Veteran's Statement : Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.