Police Officer III, University Police Department

Police Officer

The Police Officer performs a variety of duties to protect members of the University community from harm; provides a high degree of security for University property, and that of students, employees, and visitors. The Police Officer assists in all types of emergency situations and assures orderly movement of traffic on campus. In addition, the Police Officer enforces North Carolina State Laws and City Ordinances.

Essential Functions :

• Patrols University property on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to protect lives and property.
• Conducts investigations of all accidents, crimes, and incidents by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, through the identification and collection of physical evidence, searching persons, vehicles, and other premises in accordance with legal guidelines.
• Responds to all emergency calls, including potentially violent and life-threatening situations.
• Provides crime prevention strategies; inspects University property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors, or other unusual occurrences; refers victims to appropriate services; provides directions, escorts, vehicle, and door unlock assistance; and operates necessary equipment.
• Enforces state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations.
• Responds to fire, intrusion, and security alarms and emergency call boxes.
• Integrates Community Policing into routine patrol activity and utilizes COPS concepts to resolve problems.
• Responds to radio communications.
• Renders immediate and temporary medical aid to injured and / or ill persons in emergency situations.
• Intervenes and diffuses crisis situations as non-violently as possible.
• Documents all activities and prepares written reports as required by departmental policy.
• Prosesses offenders as necessary by filing criminal charges, referral to the appropriate University authorities, or through other measures such as trespassing non-students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Takes corrective actions for violators of crimes or policies and investigates cases as assigned.
• Utilizes SARA model of Community Policing in a collaborative manner to develop, implement, and deliver efficient and effective law enforcement and community services.

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Additional Job Description :

Time Type Requirement : Full time

Note to Applicant :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants :

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.