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Police Officer

Surry Community College

Job Description

 

Full job description

To ensure a safe and secure educational environment by providing a professional Law Enforcement presence and response on all SCC campuses. To effectively enforce all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as ordinances and policies of Surry Community College. Educate and train our campus community on responses of SCCs Emergency Response Plan and uphold SCCs mission to meet the needs of our campus community.
 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
A. General security work (protection of state property and enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances).
 
B. Provide basic information and directions to campus personnel, students, and the general public.
 
C. Handle traffic control and parking issues for the campus.
 
D. Serve as first-responder for any campus emergency during hours of duty.
 
E. Respond to emergencies by assessing the situation and employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgment in order to remedy and/or maintain control.
 
F. Conduct preliminary investigations of complaints and notify proper authorities as directed.
 
G. Deter, restrain, and/or arrest individuals attempting to inflict physical harm on themselves or others or to commit criminal acts.
 
H. Complete necessary paperwork related to incidents and/or arrests, to include gathering pertinent information from participants and/or witnesses and filing a daily activity log with the Vice Presidents.
 
I. Observe and report faulty and/or unsafe utility equipment, to include reporting fire and other safety precautions that are not in proper working order (fire extinguishers and emergency lighting to be checked monthly). Report items needing attention to the Director of Physical Facilities.
 
J. Patrol the buildings and grounds of the institution on foot and via motorized patrol.
 
K. Wear a professional police uniform and meet grooming and appearance standards typical of state and local law enforcement agencies.
 
L. Provide security presentations to staff, faculty, and students as directed.
 
M. Be an active member of the Campus Safety Committee.
 
N. Transport deposit to bank as needed.
 
O. Monitor bulletin board content to insure compliance with current policies.
 
P. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
 
Q. Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Campus Police.
 
 
General Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports.
  • Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries and/or complaints from vendors, internal staff, or members of the college community.
  • Ability to effectively present information.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to persuade and influence superiors, peers, and subordinates.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (or equivalent demonstrated experience/ability):
  • None
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.
 
Required Qualifications
Current certification through North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission as a Police Officer
 
Preferred Qualifications
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and three years of experience in law enforcement
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission – Police Officer
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works outside.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
 

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