Master Police Officer I

Position Information

Position Information Position Title : Master Police Officer I Working Title : Master Police Officer I Position Number : Full-Time Or Part-Time : Full Time Time Limited Position : No Number of Vacancies : 1 Department : Police & Campus Safety Posting Number : SHRA / EHRA : EHRA (Non-Faculty) Job Category : Professional Hiring Range : Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency : EHRA Description of primary duties and responsibilities : Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit : The primary purpose of the organization unit (department) is to protect the life and property of the students, faculty, and staff on the campus of Fayetteville State University and to support the University’s core mission of academic excellence by providing comprehensive and professional public safety services and convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community.

Description of Work Continued : Primary Purpose of the Position : Public Safety Officers 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 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, collecting and preserving 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.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements : Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 6 years experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.

An advanced degree (JD, Masters, Doctorate) reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency-specified timeframe.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities : Preferred Qualifications : Special Instructions To Applicants : Notice to Applicants Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase see resume.

Please list at least three professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date : Open Until Filled : Yes Additional Information for Applicants All new employees are required to have listed credentials / degrees verified prior to employment.

Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and / or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential / qualification requirements.

Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate. EEO Statement : This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check.

An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation.

Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.