Police Officer

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Job Category Service/Maintenance Application Period Opens: Closes: 11/22/2026 Expected Work Hours Variable hours, including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Employment Type Full-Time Staff Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D; some college preferred. Must be at least 20 years of age. Valid NC Driver’s License, required. NC police certification; BLET certification, or lateral transfer preferred. Work Experience One year of experience in the law enforcement profession, preferably on a college or university campus, preferred. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D; some college preferred. Must be at least 20 years of age. Valid NC Driver’s License, required. NC police certification; BLET certification, or lateral transfer preferred. Work Experience One year of experience in the law enforcement profession, preferably on a college or university campus, preferred. Position Description Do Great things!Durham Technical Community College is hiring for a Campus Police Officer in the Campus Police and Public Safety Department.This position is responsible for providing safety and security for members of the Durham Tech community. This position is deemed an Essential Position therefore, personnel are 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. Examples of Duties Patrol campusproperty to provide for the safety and welfare of students and employees and their belongings; Provide security to campus property including buildings, vehicles, equipment and land; Enforce state and federal laws, local ordinances, and college rules and regulations pertaining to students, employees and visitors while on College property; Detect and deter crimes, respond to complaints, recognize situations quickly and objectively and determine the appropriate actions when assigned; Enforce traffic laws, assist motorists, direct traffic flows when needed, investigate traffic crashes; Respond to emergency medical situations and administer first aid within the scope of his/her training; Perform initial investigations and follow up investigations into criminal activity; Testify in court of law as to findings in criminal investigations; Prepare written reports and incident reports relating to criminal incidents, security and safety matters. Serve as the single point of contact for campus incidents that occur during a shift, in the absence of a higher-ranking campus authority; 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; Protect the confidentiality of information acquired through performance of duty; Report to work during scheduled & unscheduled shifts, college events, and closings as requested by the Chief or their designee (classified as essential personnel); and, Additional duties shall include other appropriate activities as assigned by the Chief of Staff and/or the President #J-18808-Ljbffr NC Community Colleges