"Police Officer III, University Police Department"

Job Description Summary

The Police Officer performs a variety of duties to protect members of the University community from harm; provides a high degree of security for University property, and that of students, employees, and visitors. The Police Officer assists in all types of emergency situations and assures orderly movement of traffic on campus. In addition, the Police Officer enforces North Carolina State Laws and City Ordinances.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols University property on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to protect lives and property.
• Conducts investigations of all accidents, crimes, and incidents by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, through the identification and collection of physical evidence, searching persons, vehicles, and other premises in accordance with legal guidelines.
• Responds to all emergency calls, including potentially violent and life-threatening situations.
• Provides crime prevention strategies; inspects University property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors, or other unusual occurrences; refers victims to appropriate services; provides directions, escorts, vehicle, and door unlock assistance; and operates necessary equipment.
• Enforces state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations.
• Responds to fire, intrusion, and security alarms and emergency call boxes.
• Integrates Community Policing into routine patrol activity and utilizes COPS concepts to resolve problems.
• Responds to radio communications.
• Renders immediate and temporary medical aid to injured and/or ill persons in emergency situations.
• Intervenes and diffuses crisis situations as non-violently as possible.
• Documents all activities and prepares written reports as required by departmental policy.
• Prosecutes offenders as necessary by filing criminal charges, referral to the appropriate University authorities, or through other measures such as trespassing non-students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Takes corrective actions for violators of crimes or policies and investigates cases as assigned.
• Utilizes SARA model of Community Policing in a collaborative manner to develop, implement, and deliver efficient and effective law enforcement and community services.

Other Functions:

• Attends and represents the University as assigned at various meetings, events, etc.
• Works special assignments.
• Prepares and presents testimony in criminal, traffic, judicial hearings, and grand jury.
• Attends advanced and specialized training activities.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma plus specialized training with two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Must be insurable.
• Must meet all requirements to become certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (Basic Law Enforcement Training [BLET] certification).
• Will be required to work rotating shifts of eight, ten, and twelve hours, including holidays, weekends, overtime, and in adverse weather conditions as needed.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Sworn law enforcement experience in a campus environment.
• Knowledge of Federal laws, North Carolina General Statutes, Winston-Salem City ordinances, and Wake Forest University policies.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) and ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner with the public, representatives of the legal system, Police Department personnel, University officials, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to prepare written reports of activities and incidents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to act and direct the actions of others quickly and make intelligent decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain considerable working knowledge of modern policing principles.
• Ability to adapt to an often-changing work schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Accountabilities:

Reviews or oversees the work of less experienced officers in some circumstances. Assists in providing problem-solving assistance to students in cooperation with other University departments. Responsible for extreme accuracy, attention to detail, and comprehensiveness. Reports to the Police Sergeant. Error may result in death or injury of individuals, loss, or damage to property, both personal and university-owned, wrongful conviction of innocent individuals, failure to convict guilty individuals, and civil damages. Most instructions to the employee will be given by the immediate supervisor. Oral and written instructions will be provided, but it is important that the employee be able to make independent decisions.

Physical Requirements:

Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and meet color vision requirements. Must be able to use a variety of law enforcement machines, instruments, and tools, including radios, computers, automobiles, emergency, and investigative equipment, correctly and effectively. Must be able to meet the other physical requirements listed by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission. May be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, explosions, or loud noises. May be required to drive departmental vehicles for long periods of time. Medium work: Exerting up to 5 pounds of force occasionally or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May be required to exert extreme physical effort in subduing an arrestee, restraining individuals, performing a rescue operation, or activity. May be required to stand on foot for long periods of time. Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and engage in repetitive motions like running/sprinting distances, climbing stairs/ladders, and other physical activities as necessary in emergency situations.

Environmental Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Standing, walking, and sitting for periods of time.