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Police Officer

Employer
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Location
Wilmington, NC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Vacancy NumberS01029Working TitlePolice OfficerCareer Band TitlePublic Safety OfficerLocation of WorkplaceMain UNCW CampusCompetency LevelJourneyBrief Summary of Work for this Position

The Police Officer performs law enforcement work at a university campus with full powers of arrest, enforcing the laws of the State and the United States Government. The position has law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves patrolling an assigned area for response to complaints or calls and for detection of violations in the enforcement of state laws and applicable 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.

N.C. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

High school diploma or equivalency. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position

Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must demonstrate an appreciation for and the ability to implement a modern community policing initiative and law enforcement functions within an urban university setting.
Must demonstrate the ability to recognize issues and dangerous situations and respond in an appropriate manner.
Must demonstrate the ability to understand and operate within applicable laws, policies and procedures.
Must demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations including students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public.

Must demonstrate knowledge and abilities to work with Microsoft Office Suite (or comparable programs).

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

It is preferred to have a good working knowledge and understanding of current criminal and civil law procedures.

Preferred skills include the ability to utilize good interpersonal skills to effectively and fairly enforce the laws of government to the degree in which the laws were designed to accomplish.

Certifications or licensure required to perform the essential functions of the position

Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Trainee positions do not require this certification upon employment but will require it within a time-frame determined by management.

Recruitment Range$41,855 - $43,834NC Salary Grade Equivalency65Hours Per Week1.0 (40 hours per week)Months Per Year12 MonthsWork DaysRotating Schedule; includes nights, weekends, and holidaysWork HoursRotating schedule, includes nights, weekends, and holidaysAnticipated Ending Date if Time-LimitedPosition Number7765Job Posting Date08/16/2019Posting Close Date08/30/2019Special Instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Position will close at 11:59pm on the Posting Close Date stated in this posting. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

External Link to Postinghttp://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/15348Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      Organization

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      Our Mission 

      The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. 

      UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.

      UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.

      The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.

      Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.

      Student Profile

      Total enrollment 15,740
      *2016 fall semester reporting as of October  2016

      Undergraduate 13,914       

      Graduate 1,826

      UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.

      As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.

      Faculty Profile

      UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees. 

      Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.

       

      UNCW Earns Top Rankings

      The Princeton Review
      The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”

      U.S. News & World Report
      UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”

      Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
      UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.

      Fiske Guide to Colleges
      UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.

      Military Times
      UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.

      More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.

      Diversity and Inclusion

      In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.

      UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students. 

      More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.

       

      Employment

      UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents, except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.

      For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.

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