Campus Police Officer

Title: Campus Police Officer
Department: Campus Police and Security
Reports to: Chief of Campus Police
Category: Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to campus patrol and security, crime prevention, criminal investigations, community service and assistance, and other law enforcement-related duties.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes relationship based, community building, proactive policing techniques to ensure human safety and the security of campus property.
• Utilizes sound professional judgement and training to resolve various law enforcement scenarios within a diverse community.
• Respond to emergency situations providing basic first aid, liaison with other police or emergency agency personnel, as appropriate.
• Apprehends and/or identifies suspects, investigates, arrests, cites, and charges criminal suspects per North Carolina General Statutes and all other applicable laws.
• Prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts or violations of college policy.
• Maintains high visibility patrolling campus property on foot and by vehicle to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards to persons or college property.
• Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines and respond to calls for service in a timely manner.
• Perform traffic control duties and motorist assistance.
• Leads and participates in crime prevention and campus safety training programs as required.
• Assists with training of newly hired Campus Police Officers and College Security Officers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, snow, ice rain or heat.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. May work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts, holidays, or weekends. May require overtime or on-call assignments.

This position is considered “essential”. In order to meet the needs of the College, Campus Police Officers must be available for recall to the college in emergency situations, including man-made or natural disasters. The department is organized along with a standard law enforcement model: Campus Police Officers must wear a uniform while on duty, are subject to inspection and follow a formal chain of command.

Travel

Travel may be required for conferences, training or continued education. This may also require overnight stays at training sites.

Required Education and Experience

• High School or High School Equivalency diploma.
• Current Law Enforcement Certification or the ability to meet the standards required for employment and certification as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina, including completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training course.
• Clear criminal background check and psychological exam.
• Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel).
• Ability to regularly work various hours and/or overtime.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Prior law enforcement experience.
• CPR, First-Aid, and/or AED certifications.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to 12 hours) on various surfaces.
• Run, Climb stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful or emergency situations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Please apply directly on the Lees-McRae College website using this link:

https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/postings/218

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Military: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Banner Elk, NC 28604 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Banner Elk, NC 28604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person