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Master Police Officer I - III

Master Police Officer I - III

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Police and Public Safety

Type: Full-Time

Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The main purpose of the NC State University Master Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of North Carolina State University through law enforcement and crime prevention. The selected candidate(s) will patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of State laws and local ordinances. This person also develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.

  • Master Officer I: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 6 years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer, have attained their Intermediate Certification, and have their high school diploma or GED.
  • Master Officer II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Master Officer (9 years total in law enforcement) have attained their Intermediate Certification, and have their high school diploma or GED.
  • Master Officer III: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 6 years of experience as a Master Officer (12 years total in law enforcement), have attained their Intermediate Certification, and have their high school diploma or GED.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED from an appropriately accredited institution and 6 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. An advanced degree (JD, Masters, Doctorate) reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within the specified timeframe is also required.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the minimum State standards for employment. Candidates must successfully complete a department orientation course, a department field training program during probationary period, and must satisfactorily complete the state mandated probationary period. The selected candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills and deal with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system in a professional manner. The candidate(s) for this position will be considered a 'MANDATORY' Employee as defined in University Regulation 04-20-07.

The successful candidate:

  • Is an individual with impeccable integrity and a proven record of consistency.
  • Models courteous engagement and outstanding customer service with faculty, staff, students, and visitors while ensuring clear and firm adherence to safety principles and laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree or higher education level
  • Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department is preferred as is experience in a CALEA or IACLEA accredited department.
  • 80 percent score on annual firearms qualification strongly preferred.
  • Notice to Veterans: pursuant to North Carolina law, you may qualify for a reduced BLET enrollment as outlined here.

Required License or Certification:

  • All professional certifications referenced below are issued through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and can be found here.
  • The minimum State of North Carolina employment standards can be found here.
  • Valid driver's license required.

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC 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.

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