Police Officer

Overview

The primary purpose of the Police Department is to support the University’s core mission of teaching, research, and public service by providing comprehensive and professional police services. The Department’s staff protects and serves the University community by enforcing the laws of North Carolina, policies of the University, preserving and optimizing resources and by maintaining an environment that fosters higher education and community‑oriented service.

• Prevent and suppress crime
• Protect life and property by effecting arrest, forcible if necessary
• Conduct safety and crime prevention programs
• Recognize, identify, and mitigate safety concerns and issues
• Pursue fleeing suspects
• Perform rescue operations
• Prepare reports
• Determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain
• Operate law enforcement vehicle day and night
• Communicate effectively – both orally and in writing; perform duties with a strong emphasis on community policing and customer service; maintain all certifications and requirements established by the Department
• Hold full law enforcement authority and be charged with the responsibility of the apprehension of criminal offenders criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and warrant/summons service

Work schedule will include rotating shifts: 48 hours one week, 36 hours second week.

All new hires and transfers from other agencies must serve a probationary period.

• Police Officer Trainee – Required to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Pitt Community College. Trainee will progress to Police Officer I upon successful completion of BLET and attainment of law enforcement officer certification from the NC Law Enforcement Training & Standards Commission. Upon successful completion of the BLET State Comprehensive Written Examination, the BLET trainee has one year from the date of the State Comprehensive Examination to be duly appointed and sworn as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
  
  Recruitment salary: $45,919.
• Police Officer I – Entry‑level with 0‑2 years of experience in law enforcement, with required completion of North Carolina’s Basic Law Enforcement Training and certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards Commission or ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. Recruitment salary: $49,000.
• Police Officer II – Fully functioning officers with two or more years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Requires completion of BLET and attainment of Intermediate Certification from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC). Recruitment salary: $51,650.
• Police Officer III – Veteran officers with four or more years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Requires completion of BLET and attainment of Intermediate Certification from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC). Recruitment salary: $54,232.

Recruitment may occur at the varying competency levels, including Trainee, Police Officer I, Police Officer II, or Police Officer III. Assessment of competencies will be determined based on the candidate’s set of knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, qualifications, certifications, and experience. Contingent upon availability of funds.

• Minimum of 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.
• Trainees will be considered but must have the ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy including satisfying all relevant background check and physical agility requirements as required by the NC CJETSC and hiring agency.
• Outside lateral hires who are already sworn law enforcement officers at time of hire may be placed in any of the relevant career progression steps for Police…