Campus Police Officer - Full Time

Campus Police Officer - Full Time

Salary

$49,000.00 - $56,350.00 Annually

Location

Dillingham Center, 1304 Plaza Dr., Burlington, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Number

2026-00085

Division

Governance, Strategy, and Communications

Department

Public Safety

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Campus Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement professional responsible for promoting a safe and secure learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role combines traditional policing duties with a strong emphasis on community engagement, student support, and campus service.

Officers are expected to respond to emergencies, enforce laws and college policies, deter criminal behavior, and provide proactive safety education across campus. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset consistent with the mission of a learning institution.

Example of Duties

Patrol campus buildings, grounds, parking lots, and surrounding areas by vehicle, bicycle, or foot.

Respond promptly to calls for service, emergencies, disturbances, medical incidents, alarms, and safety concerns.

Enforce state laws, local ordinances, and college policies, including traffic and parking regulations.

Conduct investigations, write incident reports, issue citations, and make arrests when necessary.

Provide safety escorts, welfare checks, lock/unlock access, and general assistance to students and staff.

Participate in crime prevention programs, safety workshops, and orientation sessions for students and employees.

Assist with special events such as commencements, athletic activities, ceremonies, or campus visits.

Coordinate with local law enforcement, EMS, and fire services when additional support is needed.

Serve as a visible and approachable presence, building trust with the campus community.

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities. ___

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. X__

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina.

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina with current certification.

Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and law enforcement procedures.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.

Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations and handle emergencies calmly and efficiently.

Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Familiarity with campus security practices and safety protocols preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the

following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and

researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks

feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development

opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares

expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits

ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments;

requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to

others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new

technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to

increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions;

works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when

dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas

and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension;

keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate

communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and

consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works

cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative

situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions;

demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity

and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to

building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;

supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves

organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences;

promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of

others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes

administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and

values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages

competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation;

able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at

meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;

takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on

time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers

help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions

for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time

efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to

improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance;

monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines

appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions;

uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to

perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general

knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software

and Word Processing software.

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 position. Must be able to pass the NC Justice

physical abilities test for police officers.

Walking X

Running _X___

Squatting _X__

Jumping _X___

Sitting X__

Standing X____

Lifting (TBD by State) __X___

Speaking _X____

Hearing _X____

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here

are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this position. Including but not limited to exposure to

adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity,

rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic

substances.

Classroom Setting __

o Inside ____

o Outside ____

Office Setting _X____

Loading Dock ____

OutsideX__

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supplemental Information

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

Employer Alamance Community College

Address 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd

PO Box 8000

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-290-0146

336-506-4273

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alamanceccedu