Police Officer

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New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD‑214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Information

Division

Division Finance and Administration

Department

Department Police & Public Safety

Working Title

Working Title Police Officer - 3340

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements

(Police Officer I) Minimum of High School diploma or GED, possess Probationary or General Certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer, and have completed the agency’s field training program.

(Police Officer II) Police Officer I requirements and a minimum of two years’ experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.

(Police Officer III) Police Officer III requirements, a minimum of four years’ experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer and attainment of the NC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate from the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards commission or the NC Sheriff’s Education & Training Standards commission.

(Master Police Officer I) Master Police Officer I requirements, a minimum of six years’ experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer, and attainment of the NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards commission or the NC Sheriff’s Education & Training Standards commission.

FTE

FTE 1

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #

Position # 3340

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 12

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services. The UNCP Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely learn, live, work, and visit. The University community promotes a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation.

The Department strives to safeguard this climate, while conducting law enforcement activities in a manner that provides a positive learning experience, whenever possible. The Department is the University’s primary law enforcement agency. The Department performs law enforcement and…