Police Officer

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The main purpose of the UNC Greensboro Police Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of University of North Carolina Greensboro through law enforcement and crime prevention. Our officers and employees are highly trained and dedicated individuals whose personal mission is to make sure campus community's experience at UNCG is not only memorable and successful, but also safe. We are counting on everyone to not only take responsible for their own safety but the safety of others. The police department offers these and other programs to help our Spartans achieve a safe and secure community.

Positions in this banded class provide first-line supervisory or managerial 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 supervision and/or management of a unit of officers or other departmental personnel in their responses to routine calls, emergencies, and other law enforcement services provided. Positions evaluate appropriateness of officer responses; designate assignments; direct needed resources; and interpret laws, ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Duties may include orientation and training of officers, inspections of officers and/or other departmental personnel on a shift, conducting pre-shift briefings, review of all reports and investigations accomplished during a shift, activity coordination, discipline, conducting performance reviews, and providing input concerning operational planning.

Police Officer Trainee:Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for a Police Officer I, or who are currently in basic law enforcement training ( BLET), may be considered for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Positions at this level will be required to successfully complete BLET and attain law enforcement officer certification from the NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission at which point they will be considered for advancement to the Police Officer I position.

Minimum Requirements: Minimum of High School diploma or GED. Ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training ( BLET) academy including satisfying all relevant background checks and physical agility requirements as required by the NC Criminal Justice Educational Training and Standards Commission (NC CIETSC).

The recruitment salary for this level is $40,646 - $45,919.

Police Officer I:Positions at this level are entry-level 0-2 years of experience in law enforcement. At least probationary certification from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission as a commissioned police officer.
The recruitment salary for this level is $62,532.

Police Officer II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with two or more years of experience as sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officers. Additionally, candidates will have completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training and have at least a general certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC).
The recruitment salary for this level is $61,295 - $65,659.

Police Officer III: Positions at this level are veteran officers with four or more years of experience as sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officers. Additionally, candidates will have completed North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training and have attained their Intermediate Certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC).
The recruitment salary for this level is $56,995-$61,010.

MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Candidate must meet physical and psychological requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Education and Standards Commission, which includes a physical exam, psychological exam, and drug test.