Police Officer I

Position Summary The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. Serves as a member of a community policing team that employs problem‑solving strategies for addressing crime and safety problems. The officer performs patrol duties including responding to calls for service or crimes, investigating violations of law or university rules, preparing written reports, enforcing parking and traffic rules, engaging in crowd and traffic control, patrolling and inspecting buildings and facilities for safety or law‑enforcement concerns, and coordinating with higher authority on special traffic, law‑enforcement or safety concerns. The officer enters reports into a computer, performs extensive computer work, and performs other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities Respond to calls for service or crimes and investigate violations of law or university rules. Prepare written reports and enter them into the computer system. Enforce parking and traffic rules and engage in crowd & traffic control. Patrol, inspect buildings and facilities for safety or law‑enforcement concerns. Coordinate with higher authority on special traffic, law‑enforcement, or safety concerns. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Knowledge of North Carolina Criminal and Motor Vehicle Laws, federal laws (FERPA, Clery Act), general court and criminal justice processes, police training practices, crime prevention issues, departmental general orders, supervisory principles, CALEA standards, and community policing philosophies and techniques. Skill in working with a diverse population and public service contact. Skill in working in a regimented work environment. Skill with computer applications. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to speak distinctly over the radio. Ability and skill in motor vehicle operation. Ability to use force to protect oneself and others. Ability to lift heavy objects that weigh 75 pounds or more. Other strenuous activities associated with the practice of law enforcement. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED. Minimum of probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer. Successful completion of the appointing agency’s designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers. Preferred Qualifications Out‑of‑state hires with prior sworn law‑enforcement experience, contingent on successful completion of the agency’s field training program and attainment of NC CJETSC certification within an agency‑specified timeframe. Position Type Permanent Full‑Time. Special Instructions to Applicants Application must be submitted online only. Hard copies of applications and resumes will not be accepted. Required attachments: cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references with complete contact information. Equal Opportunity Employer Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr