"Police Officer in Training"

Job Description Summary

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

This position is for a non-certified employee of the Campus Police Department. The Officer in Training may perform all duties described in the GTCC Security Officer job description. Within a year of being hired, the Officer in Training must attend the NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy. Upon completion of the state required BLET Academy, consisting of 749.25 hours and passing the North Carolina State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Exam, the Officer in Training will be eligible for hire as a sworn member of the Campus Police Department. If hired, after attending the police academy and passing the state examination, the Officer in Training will change job descriptions to that of a Campus Police Officer, at which time the employee will have the power of arrest, will respond to students, faculty/staff and citizen calls for service on an assigned campus at Guilford Technical Community College. Key elements of this job are trustworthiness, dependability and the ability to project a positive public image.

Education Required

• The minimum education requirement for a Campus Police Officer In Training is to be a high school graduate or have completed and passed a G.E.D certification program—this requirement is mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission

Education Preferred

• Associates Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

Experience Preferred

• Experience working in or around a law enforcement environment