Campus Police Officer

About the role

The position will serve and protect the college community. The officer will be required to provide a variety of services, including but not limited to, community policing, traffic and criminal law enforcement, emergency response, investigations, and special events. Please note there are 2 openings for this position.

Responsibilities

• Patrols various campus grounds on foot, bicycle, and in a patrol vehicle to ensure a safe environment
• Receives, investigates and completes reported complaints, and other investigative services as requested
• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Assists the public with vehicle starts, unlocks, requested information, and escorts
• Investigates traffic accidents and files preliminary accident reports
• Cooperates with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest
• Provides leadership to new officers on campus
• Provides first aid treatment to members of the college community and to visitors
• Prepares and presents testimony in court
• Provides security for special college events

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• NC Sworn law enforcement officer OR currently enrolled BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) student
• Ability to accept any location and/or shift as assigned by supervisor at the discretion of the Chief
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression and in writing, including the ability to give instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress and maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
• Ability to make decisions and to act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations; exercise sound judgment
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and to accurately record information provided
• Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information
• Understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and regulations governing assigned activities
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver's license
• Basic knowledge of MS Office products including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Schedule

Must be willing to work one of the following shifts on a long term basis at any Wake Tech campus as assigned by the supervisor: 2nd shift (Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) OR 2nd shift (Wednesday - Saturday, varying afternoon-evening hours).

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