Police Officer

Position Information Position Title: Police Officer Working Title: Police Officer Position Number: 002083 Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time Time Limited Position: No Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Police & Public Safety Posting Number: 0401837 SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Job Category: Professional Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Primary Purpose of the Organization The primary purpose of the Police and Public Safety department is to protect the life and property of the students, faculty, and staff on the campus of Fayetteville State University and to support the University's core mission of academic excellence by providing comprehensive and professional public safety services, as well as convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community. Primary Purpose of the Position Public Safety Officers perform law enforcement work at a university campus or other state facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and United States Government. Positions have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves patrolling an assigned area to respond to complaints or calls and to detect violations in enforcing State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collecting and preserving evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or, in some police organizations, lead officer on an assigned shift. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Minimum Requirements for a Police Officer I Zero to two years of experience. Minimum of a 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. Applicants with two years or more of documented experience as a sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officer may be eligible for appointment at a higher entry rank and level at the hiring agency’s discretion as follows: Police Officer II: Minimum of High School or GED and two (2) years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe. Police Officer III: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe. Master Police Officer I: Six (6) years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year). Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Technical Knowledge Knowledge of investigative techniques for misdemeanor and less serious felonies. Knowledge of the requirements for an arrest warrant, search warrant, and the warrant issue process. Knowledge of crime scene management and fingerprint lifting tools and techniques. Ability to recognize community problems and campus crime trends and initiate solutions and follow‑up. Communication Skills Ability to relate to individuals and community groups and plan and conduct campus and community programs. Able to use proper questioning techniques and interrogation skills to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Organizational Awareness and Commitment Understanding of the Department’s vision, mission, and core values and is to the Department’s operations and success. Has the ability to develop new officers by conducting a field training program. Problem Solving Understanding criminal activities and trends and can initiate, complete, and properly document problem‑solving projects focused on crime, fear of crime, and quality of life issues. Conceptual Thinking Ability to differentiate between routine crimes, serious crimes, and emergencies and initiate appropriate action. Ability to use appropriate discretion during criminal investigations, arrests, warrant service, and interaction with campus community members. Preferred Qualifications An associate degree or higher education level. Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department. EEO Statement 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). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Veteran's Statement Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fayetteville State University