PG190583SP

No

Police Officer

Commensurate with experience

Varies

Raleigh, NC

Public Safety

Our role in the community-wide shared responsibility for safety on campus is to provide professional law enforcement, effective emergency response, crime & incident reduction and community outreach & education.

Police Officer duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preventing and suppressing crime
• Protecting life and property
• Applying appropriate use of force options
• Pursuing fleeing suspects
• Performing rescue operations
• Preparing reports
• Identifying significant crime trends
• Determining reasonable suspicion to detain and probable cause to arrest
• Engaging in community and problem oriented policing strategies
• Operating law enforcement vehicle,
• Willing to work day and night shift assignments and communicate effectively with the public.

All selected candidates will have to undergo an extensive background investigation, psychological testing, EQI Testing (emotional intelligence), polygraph examination, medical examination, physical fitness testing (POPAT), drug and TB testing, and FBI fingerprint criminal check.

High school diploma or equivalency.

Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. Additional Education and Experience are necessary for progressive level(s).

Completion of the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training program or are otherwise eligible for in-state or out-of-state transfer.

Out-of-state police officer transfer applicants must have at least 2 years of full-time, sworn law enforcement experience.

Transfer candidates must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the state of transfer to be considered for lateral entry.

In-state police officer transfers must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer in the state of NC or be eligible for the 96 hour program, which includes passing the state exam in its entirety.

Out-of-state transfers cannot have a break in service from the out of state agency of more than one year.

Candidates eligible for out of state transfer will have to complete 96 hours (or more) of training to be eligible for NC Certification and pass the state exam.

Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment.

Applicants must successfully pass the North Carolina Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT) prior to final offer of employment and must be able to pass the POPAT semiannually as a condition of employment.

All new hires and transfers from other agencies must serve a 12 month probationary period.

Note: This position is being advertised for a limited time and multiple candidates may be hired from the single posting.

An associate’s degree or higher education level is preferred for this position.

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 provided you meet the following qualifications as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission;

Successful completion of military police training program and awarded military police occupational specialty rating. Must have completed military police duties for any of the branches of service, active or reserve, or the National Guard for not less than two of the five years preceding this application.

Limited enrollment is subject to approval by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Valid driver license required at the time of application.

Valid North Carolina driver’s license required prior to appointment.

Yes

No

06/10/2020

06/17/2020

Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Note: This position is being advertised for a limited time and multiple candidates may be hired from the single posting.

Those offered this position may have the opportunity at time of offer to test for Senior Police Officer at the Journey level or Master Police Officer at the Advanced level after successful completion of a standard law enforcement examination endorsed by IPMA.

The expected/estimated duration of the Hiring Process is 3 to 4 months and consists of the following steps:

• Application Review
• Telephone Interview
• In-Person Written Testing
• In-Person Interview Panel
• Conditional Employment Offer
• Background Investigation, to include polygraph testing and verification of credentials
• Medical examination
• Psychological examination
• Drug screen
• Emotional Intelligence assessment
• Successful completion of the Police Officers’ Physical Ability Test (POPAT)
• Interview with the Chief of Police
• Formal Employment Offer

00040832

SLE

Public Safety Officer

Contributing

$31,383 - $64,409

63

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

1.0

12 Month Recurring

No

No

425001 - Public Safety

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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