Police Officer Job at University of North Carolina Asheville
University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC
$42,000 - $50,000 a year
Police Officer
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Sign-On Bonus
In an effort to recruit well-qualified Public Safety Officers, UNC Asheville will offer a sign-on bonus for newly hired Public Safety Officers at the Journey level with at least one year of law enforcement experience. The sign-on bonus will be for a total amount of $4,500 and will be paid in three installments in the first year of employment. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Benefits of Working at UNC ASHEVILLE include:
In an effort to recruit well-qualified Public Safety Officers, UNC Asheville will offer a sign-on bonus for newly hired Public Safety Officers at the Journey level with at least one year of law enforcement experience. The sign-on bonus will be for a total amount of $4,500 and will be paid in three installments in the first year of employment. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Benefits of Working at UNC ASHEVILLE include:
- Paid leave for holidays, vacation, illness, and more
- Health insurance
- Retirement
- Tuition Waivers for any University of North Carolina institution
- Access to recreational facilities, including indoor pool, indoor track, and more
- Employee recognition and service awards
- Many more!
Community Expectations
During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. Please see UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations for more information.
Application Information
Multiple positions are available. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Multiple positions are available. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S0504
Classification Title
Public Safety Officer
Overall Position Competency
Journey
Working Title
Police Officer
Position Number
006544
FLSA
Non-Exempt
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range
$42,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experience; Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. See below for more details.
Position Summary
As a central part of the university community, the mission of University Police is to contribute to and promote the greater mission of UNC Asheville by facilitating a safe, secure and service-oriented environment for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. They do this by offering crime prevention programs to promote safety, and deter criminal activity. University Police Officers conduct various law enforcement activities, including patrolling within the geographic jurisdiction, conducting criminal investigations, crime prevention, assisting motorists, parking/traffic control and providing security at special events.
Police officers participate in and attend training exercises and classes in law enforcement, first-aid, and other emergency response areas. Police officers perform other assigned duties as requested.
Police officers participate in and attend training exercises and classes in law enforcement, first-aid, and other emergency response areas. Police officers perform other assigned duties as requested.
Division
Student Affairs
Department
University Police
Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time
Months per Year
12 Months
Time Limited Position
No
If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
High school diploma or equivalency. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps (Journey and Advanced).
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
Current possession of North Carolina BLET Certification. The preferred candidate will have at least two years of campus law enforcement experience.
Strongly prefer current certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Out-of-state candidates must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the state of transfer to be considered. Out-of-state candidates cannot have a break in service from the out-of-state agency of more than one year. All out-of-state candidates may possibly have to complete 96 hours (or more) of training to be eligible for NC Certification, pass the state exam or other requirements set forth by the North Carolina Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission.
Strongly prefer current certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Out-of-state candidates must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the state of transfer to be considered. Out-of-state candidates cannot have a break in service from the out-of-state agency of more than one year. All out-of-state candidates may possibly have to complete 96 hours (or more) of training to be eligible for NC Certification, pass the state exam or other requirements set forth by the North Carolina Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission.
Work Schedule and Hours
12 hour shifts.
This position is required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed. This position is subject to Emergency Call Back to the work stations for major criminal investigations on short notice, if available. The employee will receive compensatory time for Emergency Call Back in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.
This position is required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed. This position is subject to Emergency Call Back to the work stations for major criminal investigations on short notice, if available. The employee will receive compensatory time for Emergency Call Back in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.
Competency Profile
http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions Summary
Sign-On Bonus
In an effort to recruit well-qualified Public Safety Officers, UNC Asheville will offer a sign-on bonus for newly hired Public Safety Officers at the Journey level with at least one year of law enforcement experience. The sign-on bonus will be for a total amount of $4,500 and will be paid in three installments in the first year of employment. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Benefits of Working at UNC ASHEVILLE include:
In an effort to recruit well-qualified Public Safety Officers, UNC Asheville will offer a sign-on bonus for newly hired Public Safety Officers at the Journey level with at least one year of law enforcement experience. The sign-on bonus will be for a total amount of $4,500 and will be paid in three installments in the first year of employment. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Benefits of Working at UNC ASHEVILLE include:
- Paid leave for holidays, vacation, illness, and more
- Health insurance
- Retirement
- Tuition Waivers for any University of North Carolina institution
- Access to recreational facilities, including indoor pool, indoor track, and more
- Employee recognition and service awards
- Many more!
Community Expectations
During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. Please see UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations for more information.
Application Information
Multiple positions are available. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Multiple positions are available. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Date
10/04/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Asheville website
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- HERC
- NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
- UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
- Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
- NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
- Handshake
- Other
- * Do you currently have NC BLET Certification?
- Yes
- No
- If you answered no to the question above, do you have the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment?
- Yes
- No
- If you received Law Enforcement Training Certification in another state, indicate the state where you obtained training.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have two or more years of campus law enforcement experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Other Documents
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