Police Officer II

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 throughhigh visibility; to investigate crimes occurring on the campus and to respond toemergency 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.

Provide law enforcement services and functions to the University community.

Multi-fill position.
Filling positions #983 & #982

Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws to regularly enforcecriminal and traffic violations. Knowledge of investigative techniques and casepreparation requirements for the more routine traffic and criminal cases.
Knowledge of the standard law enforcement equipment, its care, and safe use according to Department General Orders.
Understanding and performance of community policing.
Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation. Knowledge of the court process and ability to clearly and concisely present evidence.
Understanding of department vision, mission and core values
Understanding of criminal activities and trends and ability to detect crimes.
Ability to differentiate between routine crimes, serious crimes, and emergencies and initiate appropriate action.

High School diploma or GED and 2 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer and certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer. (Lateral hires must satisfactorily complete the agency's designated field training program and satisfy any provisional NC CJETSC certification requirements before entry into the classification.

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

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.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.