Police Officer I
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- Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on you application when completing the job duties section.
- If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Number | 6086-0000-000-982E |
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Classification Title | Police Officer I |
Working Title | Police Officer I |
Division | Business & Finance |
Department/Unit | University Police |
Section | University Police (section) |
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The primary purpose of this University police Department is to enforce local, state laws, and to protect lives and university property; patrol the campus, to prevent crimes through high visibility; to investigate crimes occurring on the campus and to respond to emergency situations. Sworn officers within the police department have the powers and authority vested in peace officers as authorized by the General Statutes of North Carolina. Such powers and authorities are granted for the purpose of enforcing North Carolina state laws, 74G, preserving peace at the University, suppressing disturbances, preventing crimes, and apprehending offenders. |
Description of Work | This position performs sworn law enforcement duties on the campus of Elizabeth City State University, on all Elizabeth City State University Property, within the territorial jurisdiction of the agency, and other State and local facilities when requested. With full powers of arrest, this position enforces State, Local and Federal Laws. Positions have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within an established jurisdiction. Work involves patrolling an assigned area, responding to student, faculty, and staff complaints, addressing routine calls for service and assistance, proactive detection of violations of the law and ECSU applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings and performing related work. Position will support community engagement activities to help build and maintain a rapport with all students, faculty, and staff, and any other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. |
Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position | Ability to function effectively during high stress circumstances. Ability to multi-task periodically as needed. Possess a commitment to serve in a law enforcement capacity in a collegiate environment. Ability to enforce laws, rules, and regulations fairly among a diverse group of students’ faculty and staff. |
Minimum Training and Experience | High School diploma or GED. At least probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer and successful completion of ECSU’s designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers. Lateral hires who are already certified NC law enforcement officers and not first hired as a Police Officer Trainee may be assigned this classification conditional on successful completion of the field training program designated by the Chief of Police. Out-of-State lateral hires must be NC CJETSC certification eligible. |
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission |
Management Preferences | |
Position Recruitment Range | |
Position Category | Staff |
Position Status | Permanent Full Time |
FLSA | Non Exempt |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | EHRA00360P |
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Job Open Date | 08/18/2023 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
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EHRA OSHR Statement | This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act. |
AA/EEO Statement | Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. |
Background Check Statement | Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. |
Eligibility for Employment | Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant. |
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/5916 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or are you able to achieve certification within one year of employment?
- yes
- no
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Do you have experience in Community Oriented Policing or policing a University setting?
- yes
- no
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)
- DD214
- Other