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Master Police Officer I

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Position Information

Position Number Multiple Vacancies
Functional Title Master Police Officer I
Position Type Law Enforcement Officers
Position Eclass LN-EHRA LEO Non-Exempt
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
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.
Position Summary
Positions in this banded class perform 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 patrolling an assigned area for response to complaints or calls for detection of violations in the enforcement of State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints to assess and handle cases, collecting and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work. Positions may serve as a patrol officer, detective squad member, crime prevention officer, or in some police organizations as a lead officer on an assigned shift.

Positions at this level have an advanced level of training and experience compared to the Police Officer positions.

Master Police Officer I: Candidates will have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and six years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. An advanced degree (JD, Masters, Doctorate) reduces the minimum experience required by one year. The recruitment salary for this level is $60,016 – $63,373.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of High School diploma or GED.
  • At least probationary certification from the NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer and successful completion of the appointing agency’s designated field training program for newly appointed Campus Police Officers.


Note: Lateral hires who are already certified NC law enforcement officers and not first hired as a Police Officer Trainee may be assigned this classification conditional on successful completion of the field training program designated by the Agency Head. Out-of-state lateral hires must be NC CJETSC certification eligible.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidate must be at least 20 years of age at the time of appointment; candidate must meet physical and psychological requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Education and Standards Commission, which includes a physical exam, medical exam, psychological exam, and drug test.
  • In addition, the UNC Greensboro Police Department requires candidates to possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License; and pass an in-depth background investigation, which includes driver’s history and criminal history with no felony convictions, psychological testing, drug screening, and physical.
  • Must successfully complete the university’s orientation course and a twelve-week department field training program during the probationary period; must satisfactorily complete the state-mandated probationary period.
  • The selected candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and deal with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system in a professional manner.
  • The candidate(s) for this position will be considered an ‘ESSENTIAL’ Emergency Duty Employee.
  • This means that the position is one that is necessary to ensure University operations continue uninterrupted during periods of adverse weather and/or other emergency situations, including those that require the University to close.
  • As such the employee in this position will be required to report to work according to their usual schedule, or upon notification to report outside of their usual work schedule.


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.
  • Ability to subdue resisting suspects and effect forcible arrest
  • Ability to defend oneself
  • Ability to operate law enforcement vehicle
  • Pursue fleeing suspects
  • Perform searches of people and buildings
  • Exercise independent judgement
  • Apply appropriate use-of-force options
  • Comprehend legal documents (i.e., citations, affidavits, and warrants)
  • Command emergency personnel at accidents, emergencies, and disasters
  • Willing to work day and night shift assignments

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

  • This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act.
  • This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Coordinator and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department Public Safety & Police - 57001
Job Open Date 09/08/2023
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 60
Key Responsibility
General Patrol
Essential Tasks
  • Performs the basic police services for the University Community and the general public;
  • Alert for violations of state law, city ordinances, and university regulations;
  • Complete all necessary oral and/or written reports as may be required in a timely manner;
  • Arrests and processes suspects through the appropriate procedures;
  • Stay current in all software-related programs such as (police-Pak, Magistrate System, E-mail, PZP, DCI, and CJIN); Operates police vehicle.
Percentage Of Time 10
Key Responsibility
Investigation and Patrol
Essential Tasks
  • Successfully investigate criminal acts and follow through with the investigation to its culmination in criminal court and administrative hearings;
  • Ability to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage and minor personal injury;
  • Arrests and processes suspects through the appropriate procedures;
  • Responds to calls, recognizes situations quickly and objectively, and determines appropriate actions;
  • Demonstrates ability to function as a chemical analyst while processing a DWI arrest: Identifies suspicious individuals, incidents, and vehicles.
Percentage Of Time 10
Key Responsibility
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Essential Tasks
  • Exhibits good working knowledge of all laws and applies that knowledge to normal activity;
  • Exhibits the ability to reason through a problem and come to a reasonable, acceptable conclusion in routine situations with little assistance;
  • Exhibits the ability to reason through a problem and come to a reasonable, acceptable conclusion in complex, stressful, and/or high-risk situations.
Percentage Of Time 10
Key Responsibility
Community Policing
Essential Tasks
  • Evaluate and address crime prevention and community relations issues;
  • Coordinates and assists in community programs; Identifies community problems. analyzes alternatives, recommends;
  • Presents Adopt a Cop presentations.
Percentage Of Time 10
Key Responsibility
Personal Contacts
Essential Tasks
  • Polite, courtesy, and professional at all times and attend to the public’s distress and/or complaints brought to the attention of the police as soon as possible;
  • Keeps the department informed through pass-on; Works proactive to address diversity issues with groups and individuals from different ethnic backgrounds;
  • Listens to and utilizes citizen input; Exhibits good teamwork skills including the ability to take on tasks that lead to the achievement of team goals;
  • Personal contacts on a daily basis including departmental employees, University officials, community leaders, and other law enforcement agencies.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - C, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - C, Squatting - C, Crawling - F, Reaching - C
Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - C, Driving - Standar/Automatic - C, Location - Trees - O, Location - Air vent - O, Location - Roof - O, Night/Dark - C, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - C, Inside - F, Outside - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - O, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - O, Ventilation ConditionsGases - O, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - F, Chemical Spills - O, Gas Leaks - O, Infectious Bacteria - F, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - O, Use of Respirator - O, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - F

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
    • No Answer
    • UNCG Website
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • National Association of Asian American Professionals
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
    • Personal Networking
    • Other
  2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you currently posses a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * In no less than 250 words, introduce yourself and explain how you would enhance the department if you were hired.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * In no less than 250 words, describe what you know about the UNC Greensboro Police Department and why you have chosen our agency for employment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * In no less than 250 words, explain why you have chosen a career in law enforcement.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Since turning the age of 16, have you ever committed, been charged with, and/or been convicted of any crime (include traffic citations as well)? If yes, explain, in detail, each occurrence and the final disposition.

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * Since turning the age of 16, have you ever resigned or been terminated from employment? If yes, explain, in detail, each occurrence.

    (Open Ended Question)