Police Officer

at  WinstonSalem State University

POSITION SUMMARY

Note: WSSU campus police is awarding a minimum bonus of $5,000 to attract highly effective law enforcement professionals. This bonus will be awarded after individuals complete the field training officer program, including all certification requirements set forth by North Carolina Training and Standards.

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum of 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.

PREFERRED YEARS EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING, EDUCATION

Demonstrated competencies associated with the following duties: effective performance of general patrol duties (emergency response, medical, traffic, and service); the ability to perform effective investigations; an understanding of crime prevention and community policing in a university environment; the ability to effectively use and maintain law enforcement equipment.
Completion of a Basic Law Enforcement Training school or a certification that is equivalent to NC Training and Standards Commission.

Applicants with 2 years or greater documented experience as sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officers may be eligible for appointment at a higher entry rank and level at the hiring agency’s discretion as follows:

• Police Officer II: 2 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• Police Officer III: 4 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• Master Police Officer I: 6 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement
• Master Police Officer II: 3 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted).
• Master Police Officer III: 6 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted).
• Officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

This applicant pool will be used to fill Police Officer positions at Levels I, II, and III including Master Police Officer positions at Levels I, II, and III. Based on the applicant’s ability, education, and skill set will determine which level of position they will be offered.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on the finalist before the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process.
Winston Salem State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran and National Guard.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.

Please refer the Job description for details