Police Officer I

Position Details

Position Information


Division
Finance and Administration


Department
Police & Public Safety


Working Title
Police Officer I - 3340


Vacancy Type
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)


Min T/E Requirements


POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE: Minimum of High School diploma or GED. 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 Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC) and the hiring agency.

POLICE OFFICER I: 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.

FTE
1


Recruitment Range
Commensurate Upon Education and Experience


Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate Upon Education and Experience


Position #
3340


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Months per year
12


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 security related services for the campus community.

Primary Purpose of Position


The primary purpose of this position to perform law enforcement duties, including conducting proactive patrols of campus using a variety of methods, responding to calls for service, taking appropriate enforcement action for violations of state laws and University policies, conducting investigations, completing reports and other documentation, testifying in hearings, conducting and participating in community engagement and crime prevention meetings, events, and activities, and providing security for campus events. This position is responsible for enforcing state laws and university policies for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. This position is responsible for providing physical security for University assets and at campus events. This position will work to enhance the quality of campus life by working with individuals and groups of individuals to identify and implement solutions to campus issues.

Job Description


Responds and/or investigates complaints and violations of the law to determine the causes, to identify witnesses, and to preserve evidence through crime scene search; arrests suspects and testifies in court; and completes reports of incidents and cases.

Patrols the University's parking lots, streets, grounds and buildings to enforce the law and to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property. Gives assistance and information as appropriate.

Enforces traffic law and University parking ordinances and completes all required reports. Investigates traffic accidents including controlling traffic in the area, safeguards damaged property, gives first aid to injured persons. Issues N.C. Uniform Citations or University parking tickets as appropriate.

Assists students, faculty, staff and visitors by giving information, making facilities available for approved activities, assisting stranded motorists and provides safety escorts. Provides first responder care to victims of accidents or sudden illnesses pending the arrival of professional medical personnel. Coordinates the activities of fire, rescue and ambulance personnel and assist as needed.

Maintains communications with all local law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies and organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Police Officer Trainee: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for a Police Officer I, or who are currently in basic law enforcement training (BLET), may be considered for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Positions at this level will be required to successfully complete BLET and attain law enforcement officer certification from the NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission at which point they will be considered for advancement to the Police Officer I position.


This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.

This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation


Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training & Standards Commission.

N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.

Valid, Current NC Drivers License required.

Posting Information


Job Opening Date
07/14/2026


Job Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Posting Category
Professional


Posting Number
EPA01152


Quick Link to Posting




Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 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.