Police Officer
Inside Higher Ed, Fayetteville, NC, United States
Position Title
Police Officer
Working Title
Police Officer
Position Number
001759 and 002083
Full-Time Or Part-Time
Full Time
Time Limited Position
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
Police & Public Safety
Posting Number
0401837
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
The primary purpose of the Police and Public Safety department 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, as well as convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Public Safety Officers 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 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. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or, in some police organizations, lead officer on an assigned shift.
This posting is intended to fill two (2) vacancies. All applicants who apply will be given full consideration for both vacant positions.
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.
Police Officer II
Minimum of High School or GED and two (2) 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 (4) 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 (6) 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 for an arrest warrant, search warrant, and the warrant issue process. Knowledge of crime scene management and 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 and is to the Department’s operations and success. Has the ability to develop new officers by conducting a field training program. Problem Solving: Understanding criminal activities and trends and can initiate, complete, and properly 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 appropriate 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.
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 equal 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.
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Police Officer
Working Title
Police Officer
Position Number
001759 and 002083
Full-Time Or Part-Time
Full Time
Time Limited Position
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
Police & Public Safety
Posting Number
0401837
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
The primary purpose of the Police and Public Safety department 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, as well as convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Public Safety Officers 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 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. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or, in some police organizations, lead officer on an assigned shift.
This posting is intended to fill two (2) vacancies. All applicants who apply will be given full consideration for both vacant positions.
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.
Police Officer II
Minimum of High School or GED and two (2) 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 (4) 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 (6) 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 for an arrest warrant, search warrant, and the warrant issue process. Knowledge of crime scene management and 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 and is to the Department’s operations and success. Has the ability to develop new officers by conducting a field training program. Problem Solving: Understanding criminal activities and trends and can initiate, complete, and properly 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 appropriate 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.
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 equal 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.
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