Campus Police Officer

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Position Description

Pay Grade: Professional 4

The position will serve and protect the college community. The officer will be required to provide a variety of services, including but not limited to, community policing, traffic and criminal law enforcement, emergency response, investigations, and special events.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

* Patrols various campus grounds on foot, bicycle, and in a patrol vehicle to ensure a safe environment

* Receives, investigates and completes reported complaints, and other investigative services as requested

* Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic

* Assists the public with vehicle starts, unlocks, requested information, and escorts

* Investigates traffic accidents and files preliminary accident reports

Cooperates with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response
agencies on matters of mutual interest

Provides leadership to new officers on campus

Provides first aid treatment to members of the college community and to visitors

Prepares and presents testimony in court

Provides security for special college events

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to accept any location and/or shift as assigned by supervisor at the discretion of the Chief

Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression and in writing, including the ability to give instructions in a precise, understandable manner

Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress and maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations

Ability to make decisions and to act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations; exercise sound judgment

Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and to accurately record information provided

Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information

Understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and regulations governing assigned activities

Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver's license

Basic knowledge of MS Office products including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

NC Sworn law enforcement officer OR currently enrolled BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) student

Must be willing to work one of the following shifts on a long term basis at any Wake Tech campus as assigned by the supervisor:

2nd shift (Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) OR
2nd shift (Wednesday - Saturday, varying afternoon-evening hours)

Essential Personnel:

TBD

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.