Campus Police Officer

Campus Police Officer

Employer

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

Job Location

Main Campus

Salary/Grade

Compensation varies on experience and qualification

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Service/Maintenance

Application Period

Opens: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Closes: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Target Start Date

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Expected Work Hours

Varied

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 or actively enrolled in BLET program to satisfy all of the requirements 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

  • 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

How to Apply

Campus Police Career

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