Police Officer (Sworn)

Salary : $1,539.20 - $1,760.00 Biweekly

Location : Charlotte

Job Type : Full-Time Staff

Job Number : 202300126

Division : Operational Excellence

Department : Campus Police

Opening Date : 09 / 29 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Responsibilities

Under occasional supervision, performs general law enforcement duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws and University rules and regulations relating to public safety and welfare. Reports to the shift supervisor or, in the absence of a supervisor, the Director of Campus Police.

Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling campus; checking property for security; conducting room searches; maintaining order and public safety; issuing traffic / parking tickets; apprehending and arresting suspects; questioning suspects; collecting and preserving evidence; assisting crime and accident victims; investigating alarms, etc.

Maintains security at the University's main entrance; monitors entering vehicles and pedestrians; provides directions and assistance to visitors as requested.

Receives and responds to student and citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance. Responds to and assists in all medical emergencies.

Prepares and submits incident reports.

Monitors campus vehicles for properly dated parking decals.

Monitors campus exterior lighting for proper and safe working condition. Assists in conducting fire drills and in evacuating buildings.

Provides crowd, parking and traffic control for athletic events, special University / public events, etc.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by required training and one to two years of experience as a security guard or in law enforcement, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience. Must possess a valid Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification and state driver's license.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three Supervisory references.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health Insurance Plans

The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.

Dental Insurance

The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Life Insurance

The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Long-term Disability Insurance

The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Supplemental Policies

Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.

Retirement

To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic . Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University's match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.

Sick Leave

Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.

Vacation Leave

Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.

Bereavement Leave

Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays

Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family / Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.

Tuition Remission

Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.

HealthPlex and Wellness Programs

The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.

Are you available for on-call employment?

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

Required Question

Salary : $1,539 - $1,760