regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings and performing related work.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The primary mission of Police and Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment supporting the University’s pursuit of research and academic excellence. Our highly dedicated law enforcement professionals continually strive to reduce crime, accidents and loss of property through investigative processes and effective community partnerships.
Minimum Requirements
Police Officer I to III : $57,000 – $62,843
Master Police Officer I to III : $66,192 – $72,748
Minimum Requirements for a Police Officer I: A High School diploma or GED. At least probationary certification as a commissioned LEO in the State of North Carolina. In the event the agency should elect a commissioned LEO who is certified other than by the State of North Carolina, final employment is contingent on attaining North Carolina LEO certification within a period specified in the individual’s letter of appointment. All new LEO employment is also contingent on successful completion of the agency’s field training program for newly appointed campus police officers.
Applicants with two years of greater of documented experience as sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officer 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 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 officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year).
- 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).
