Classification Title Police Officer Trainee/Master Police Officer III
Working Title Police Officer Trainee
Position Type EPS
Position Number 067318
Full/Part Time Full-time
School/Department Information The Department of Police and Public Safety is responsible for: law enforcement, criminal investigations, parking enforcement, parking fine collection, emergency first response, community policing, security escorts, security surveys, motorist assists, educational presentations, and special event services, among other duties on the campus of UNC School of the Arts.
Primary Description of Work Positions in this banded class perform law enforcement work at a University campus or other State facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Positions have 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. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or in some police organizations as a lead officer on an assigned shift.
Work Schedule and hours Monday thru Friday and some weekends maybe required for the trainee.
The academy is a full-time program conducted over 17 weeks and consists of approximately 680 hours of training. Class sessions are Monday through Friday starting at 8 a.m. with the schedule varying depending on the training topic of the day. Occasional night training is mandated while enrolled in the daytime session.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties - Positions perform law enforcement work at a University campus or other State facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Positions have 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 university policy. 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. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or in some police organizations as a lead officer on an assigned shift.
- Patrol Campus, responding appropriately to observed violations of State Law, University Policy, and Parking Regulations. Conduct enforcement actions as necessary, responding with an educational focus as part of the tenants of Community Policing. Respond to emergencies including fire, medical, and criminal (active shooter, robbery, sexual assault, etc) and safeguard patients, victims, detain suspects, conduct interviews, prepare documentation of investigations, perform arrests, and testify in court as necessary. Also, participating in campus judicial processes, providing summaries and testifying in Student Conduct Hearings as required.
- Crime Prevention Programming - Officers are expected to develop and/or participate in established crime prevention, safety education, and campus educational programming such as: Safety Education Tables, Liaison Programs, Faculty Enrichment Programs, RAD Program, ALICE Program, Bike Engravings, Residence Hall Educational Programs, Coffee with a Cop, etc.
- Special Events - Officers are expected to work a number of special events, some are mandatory, in order to support the educational and performing arts mission of the university.
- Assist with the inspection, maintenance, and testing of campus emergency equipment such as blue lights, AEDs, burglar alarms, patrol vehicles, and other emergency management equipment.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications 067318
Terms of Employment S1 12 month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Communications skills and the ability to successfully passed Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Number
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary Range
Recruitment Range, if applicable Police Officer Trainee: $39,462 - $45,919 / Police Officer I to III: $45,920 - $68,880 / Master Police Officer I to III: $53,300-$79,950
Special Instructions to Applicants This is an Exempt Professional Staff position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy, and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants are welcome to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, National Guard, or veteran status.
EEO Contact Information Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu
About University of North Carolina School of the Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides gifted emerging artists with the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in their disciplines and in their lives, and it serves and enriches the cultural and economic prosperity of the people of North Carolina and the nation. UNCSA is the state’s unique professional school for the performing, visual, and moving image arts, training students at the high school, undergraduate, and master’s levels for professional careers in the arts.