Title: Campus Police Officer
Department: Campus Police and Security
Reports to: Chief of Campus Police
Category: Non-Exempt
Summary/Objective
The Lees-McRae College Campus Police Department is seeking experienced officers. Those newly retired may want to consider this unique opportunity to continue to serve others. Come work in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and be a part of a new and growing police agency on the historic campus in Banner Elk.
Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to campus patrol and security, crime prevention, criminal investigations, community service and assistance, and other law enforcement-related duties.
Essential Functions
- Utilizes relationship based, community building, proactive policing techniques to ensure human safety and the security of campus property.
- Utilizes sound professional judgement and training to resolve various law enforcement scenarios within a diverse community.
- Respond to emergency situations providing basic first aid, liaison with other police or emergency agency personnel, as appropriate.
- Apprehends and/or identifies suspects, investigates, arrests, cites, and charges criminal suspects per North Carolina General Statutes and all other applicable laws.
- Prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts or violations of college policy.
- Maintains high visibility patrolling campus property on foot and by vehicle to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards to persons or college property.
- Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines and respond to calls for service in a timely manner.
- Perform traffic control duties and motorist assistance.
- Leads and participates in crime prevention and campus safety training programs as required.
- Assists with training of newly hired Campus Police Officers and College Security Officers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Ethical Conduct.
- Stress Management/Composure.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, snow, ice rain or heat.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. May work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts, holidays, or weekends. May require overtime or on-call assignments.
This position is considered “essential”. In order to meet the needs of the College, Campus Police Officers must be available for recall to the college in emergency situations, including man-made or natural disasters. The department is organized along with a standard law enforcement model: Campus Police Officers must wear a uniform while on duty, are subject to inspection and follow a formal chain of command.
Travel
Travel may be required for conferences, training or continued education. This may also require overnight stays at training sites.
Benefits
Lees-McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long-term disability insurance are employer-paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college-closed days. Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll.
- $55K starting salary based on experience
- Sign-on and regular retention bonuses with continued employment
- 80+ hours of paid vacation leave accrued annually
- 32 hours of paid personal leave annually
- 8 hours of paid sick leave accrual per month
- 5% matching into 4038 retirement benefit plan after one year of service
- Paid tuition benefits for employee and dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available
- Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability benefit paid 100% by college (supplement life coverage available at employee cost)
