Campus Police Officer

Campus Police Officer

Employer

Forsyth Technical Community College
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: 336-723-0371

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Yes

Job Category

  • Service/Maintenance

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Closes: Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Target Start Date

Monday, August 2, 2021

Expected Work Hours

Varies

Employment Type

Full-time

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma plus specialized training with two (2) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must meet all requirements to become certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the “North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission” [Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification]

Knowledge of Federal Laws, North Carolina General Statutes, Winston Salem City ordinances and Forsyth Tech policies

Effective communication skills (oral and written) to interact in a courteous and professional manner with the public, representatives of the legal system, Police Department personnel, College officials, faculty, staff, students, and visitors

Ability to adapt to an often-changing working schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to effectively and safely interact with a diverse campus environment

Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software

Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Sworn Law Enforcement experience in a campus environment

Position Description

The Campus Police Officer will be a member of a diverse team that performs a variety of duties to protect members of the College community from harm; provide a high degree of security for College property, and that of students, employees, and visitors. Assist in all types of emergency situations and assures orderly movement of traffic on campus. Enforce North Carolina State Laws and City Ordinances.

Patrol College property on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to protect lives and property

Conduct investigations of all accidents, crimes and incidents by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, through the identifications and collection of physical evidence, searching persons, vehicles, and other premises in accordance with legal guidelines

Respond to all emergency calls including potentially violent and life-threatening situations

Provide crime prevention strategies, inspect College property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors, or other unusual occurrences, refers victims to appropriate services, provides directions, escorts, vehicle, and door unlocks assistance, operates necessary equipment

Enforce state laws, city ordinances, and College regulations

Respond to fire, intrusion, and security alarms and emergency calls boxes

Integrate Community Policing into routine patrol activity and utilizes COP concepts to resolve problems

Maintain radio communications

Render immediate and temporary medical aid to injured and or ill persons in emergency situations

Intervene and diffuse crisis situations as non-violently as possible

Document all activities and prepares written reports as required by departmental policy.

Prosecute offenders as necessary by filing criminal charges, referral to the appropriate College authorities, or through other measures such as trespassing individuals not affiliated with campus

Perform other related duties as assigned

Attend and represent the department as assigned at various meetings, events, etc.

Work special assignments

Prepare and present testimony in criminal, traffic, judicial hearings, and grand jury

Prepare written reports of activities and incidents with accuracy and attention to detail

Attend advanced and specialized training activities

Act and direct the actions of others quickly and make intelligent decisions in emergency situations

Maintain considerable working knowledge of modern policing principles

Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information

Attend specialized training activities that enhance job performance and foster diversity, equity and inclusion

Foster diversity, equity and inclusion with colleagues and students

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hearing ability sufficient to monitor radio communication/oral communication. Example: Hear and monitor alarms, radio and oral communication, or a cry for help or assistance

Physical abilities to defend self and others and maintain physical control of suspect. Example: Apply handcuffs, leg irons, and waist chains/belts and gain physical control of a suspect within 10 seconds

The ability to manipulate equipment. Examples: Be able to properly and safely use firearms (handgun and shotgun) and drive a vehicle under various conditions (such as maneuvering between objects)

Be able to qualify with a firearm (handgun and shotgun)

Be able to qualify with a handgun using both the strong and weak hand from the standing, kneeling and prone positions. Be able to properly use a gas mask and riot baton

Be able to run approximately 400 yards; climb steps; drag 150 lbs. dummy; crawl through a darkened 40 ft. culvert; push open an obstructed metal door; and perform sit-ups and push-ups

Vision sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in law enforcement. Example: Observe suspects and others, see to drive, and have adequate vision for surveillance and for protecting self and others

Sense of touch sufficient to perform a physical examination and to detect movement. Example: Detect a pulse

Workplace Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates please apply online, directly onto the Forsyth Tech applicant portal at careers.forsythtech.edu

Job Post Contact

Forsyth Technical Community College
Main Campus - Allman Building
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC  27103
Phone: 336-734-7302
Fax: 336-761-2309
Email:  forsythtechhr@forsythtech.edu