Campus Police Officer

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Police, the Campus Police Officer is responsible for patrolling the college facilities and properties, enforcing all state and federal laws and providing protection and service to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Enforce all state and federal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the institution to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and college property.
Patrol buildings, grounds and adjacent areas of the college by foot or vehicular patrol.
Utilize video surveillance technology in the performance of investigative activities.
Secure campus buildings and property by locking and unlocking doors.
Investigate incidents/crimes and handle appropriately, including related paperwork.
Provide emergency assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors as needed.
Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations.
Maintain a good working relationship with local law enforcement, faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the campus.
Respond to alarms, calls for assistance and emergency situations; provide first aid, and alert additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate.
Write and submit incident reports to law enforcement agencies as appropriate.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Basic Law Enforcement Certification with a minimum of five years of law enforcement experience
Current Certification through NC Department of Justice
Ability to prepare reports of investigations, maintain accurate records and analyze data
Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
Ability to exercise sound judgments; maintain calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations, and maintain confidential information
Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative environment and maintain effective relationships with peers, community patrons, faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work both indoors and out under varying climate conditions for extended periods of time and work a flexible changing schedule that includes nights, weekends, and on-call after hours and short notice, as needed
Ability to interface professionally with the public
Must understand and demonstrate community policing principles
Possess astute observation skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain student discipline
Knowledge of the principles & correct usage of the English language, including grammar/punctuation/spelling
Ability to apprehend non-compliant and compliant offenders who break the law
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, age, ancestry, mental or physical disability, military status or veteran status.

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