Police Officer (multiple vacancies)

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jan 23, 2025

Request to Recruit

Position Title	Police Officer (multiple vacancies)
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank
Position Number	065121
Department	University Police - 430500

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalency. Applicants must be eligible for certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
License/Certification Required	Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications	Current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Protect lives and property Initiate opportunities for positive engagement with students, faculty, staff, and visitors Apprehend and arrest offenders Traffic control and enforcement Conduct preliminary investigations Write reports and prepare criminal case paperwork Establish, preserve, and protect crime scenes Collect and preserve evidence Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects Utilize the principles of procedural justice Investigate vehicle crashes and prepare reports Conduct lawful searches of people and property Respond to calls for service related to medical issues Engage in self-initiated vehicle, foot, motorcycle, and bicycle patrol activities Establish effective working relationships and rapport with people from various racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds Engage with others in a fair, respectful, and courteous manner, regardless of cultural differences. Engage effectively with persons in various emotional and mental states Accurately assess situations and determine an appropriate course of action Confront a variety of problems and situations and determine appropriate solutions Display the capacity for compassion and empathy
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	12-hour shifts, night or day. Normally 4 days on and 4 days off rotation. Shifts are bid by seniority every year. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Shifts and hours may vary depending on the needs of the organization.
Number of Hours Per Week	Varies (Minimum of 40 hours)
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	Yes
Suggested Salary Range	$56,711-72,636 (Depending on education level and years of experience)
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Routine efforts include walking, sitting, standing, driving. Employees may be required to run in pursuit of a fleeing offender or use physical force to take an offender into custody. During certain assignments, employees may be required to endure inclement weather for long periods of time.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	01/22/2025
Closing Date	02/05/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	01/23/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	03/03/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: Cover Letter Resume A minimum list of 3 professional references with contact information attached or provided in the application.
Search Chair Name	Scott Mash
Search Chair Email	mashsa@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49523
Posting Number	201501574P