Police Officer I

The primary purpose of the Police Department is to support the University’s core mission of teaching, research, and public service by providing comprehensive and professional police services. The Department’s staff protects and serves the University community by enforcing the laws of North Carolina, policies of the University, preserving and optimizing resources and by maintaining an environment that fosters higher education and community-oriented service.

The ECU Police Department is seeking officer candidates to prevent and suppress crime; protect life and property by effecting arrest, forcible if necessary; conduct safety and crime prevention programs; recognize, identify, and mitigate safety concerns and issues; pursue fleeing suspects; perform rescue operations; prepare reports; determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain; and operate law enforcement vehicle, day and night. The employee will be expected to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing; perform duties with a strong emphasis on community policing and customer service; and maintain all certifications and requirements established by the Department. Officers are empowered with full law enforcement authority and are charged with the responsibility of the apprehension of criminal offenders, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and warrant/summons service. Officers have jurisdiction on all property that is owned, operated, or controlled by the University, as well as the streets or highways that are immediately adjacent to University property. Officers are responsible for deterring crime, maintaining the peace, protecting lives and property, proactive patrol, and responding to calls for service within the University community. This will be accomplished by such means as high visibility patrol, intervention in criminal acts in progress, and investigation of criminal violations, etc.

Work schedule will include rotating shifts: 48 hours one week, 36 hours second week.

All new hires and transfers from other agencies must serve a probationary period.

Police Officer Trainee: Required to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Pitt Community College. Trainee will progress to Police Officer I upon successful completion of BLET and attainment of law enforcement officer certification from the NC Law Enforcement Training & Standards Commission. Upon successful completion of the BLET State Comprehensive Written Examination, the BLET trainee has one year from the date of the State Comprehensive Examination to be duly appointed and sworn as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. The recruitment salary for this level is $45,919.

Police Officer I: Positions at this level are entry-level with 0-2 years of experience in law enforcement. Additionally, candidates will have completed North Carolina’s Basic Law Enforcement Training and be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or have the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. The recruitment salary for this level is $49,000.

Police Officer II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with two or more years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. 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 $51,650.

Police Officer III: Positions at this level are veteran officers with four or more years of experience as a 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 $54,232.

Recruitment may occur at the varying competency levels, including Trainee, Police Officer I, Police Officer II, or Police Officer III. Assessment of competencies will be determined based on the candidate’s set of knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, qualifications, certifications, and experience.

Contingent upon availability of funds.