About us

DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a large business in Durham, NC 27703. We are data-driven and engaging.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Flexible working hours

The Durham Technical Community College Police Department under "New Leadership" is now accepting applications for the academy beginning in the Summer of 2024. If you are interested, please visit: "durhamtech.peopleadmin.com" and submit your application.

This position is deemed an Essential Position therefore, personnel is considered Essential Employees. Essential personnel are defined as:
Essential Personnel – Essential personnel are employees who, regardless of category, are necessary for operations during states of emergency. Essential personnel shall be notified in advance of their essential status via their job description or direct communication from their supervisor or division head. Employees who are considered essential employees include but are not limited to administrative officers, Campus Police and Public Safety officers, Facility Services personnel, and the Safety Compliance Officer. Job duties include:

1. Patrol campus property to provide for the safety and welfare of students and employees and their belongings.
2. Provide security to campus property including buildings, vehicles, equipment, and land.
3. Enforce state and federal laws, local ordinances, and college rules and regulations pertaining to students, employees, and visitors while on college property.
4. Detect and deter crimes, respond to complaints, recognize situations quickly and objectively and determine the appropriate actions when assigned.
5. Enforce traffic laws, assist motorists, direct traffic flows when needed, investigate traffic crashes.
6. Respond to critical incidents utilizing appropriate gear and training.
7. Respond with emergency personnel, and/or college personnel in assisting with directing persons to safety, evacuation(s) of buildings, and rescue of injured persons.
8. Respond to emergency medical situations and administer first aid within the scope of his/her training.
9. Perform initial investigations and follow up investigations into criminal activity.
10. Testify in the court of law as to findings in criminal investigations.
11. Prepare written reports and incident reports relating to criminal incidents, security, and safety matters.
12. Serve as the single point of contact for campus incidents that occur during a shift, in the absence of a higher-ranking campus authority.
13. Continuously monitor campus buildings and grounds for fire, safety hazards, maintenance problems, and areas where needed patrols are warranted. Report all problems to the supervisor or authorized personnel to ensure problems are logged and corrected.
14. Protect the confidentiality of information acquired through performance of duty.
15. Report to work during scheduled & unscheduled shifts, college events, and closings as requested by the Chief or their designee (classified as essential personnel).
16. Additional duties shall include other appropriate activities as assigned by the Chief of Staff and/or the President.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to possess a North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must meet all the applicable standards and qualify for State Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with the North Carolina criminal justice education and Training Standards Commission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,999.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• North Carolina Driver's license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person