Police Officer

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title Police Officer Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 031321 Department University Police - 430500

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Appalachian State University Police Department supports the university's academic mission by assuming the leading role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment in which the campus community can thrive. Responsibilities include constant attention to the areas of public safety, security, law and policy enforcement, crime prevention, customer service, problem solving, community engagement and service assistance to various departments and offices of the university.

Through proactive patrol, community engagement, customer service, and problem solving, police officers serve as resources and leaders for the university community. Police officers protect all members of the community and university property, enforce laws and university policies, provide services and aid to members of the community, and proactively engage students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a positive manner with an emphasis on customer service.

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 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. 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 $64,084-82,079 (commensurate with education and experience) Physical Demands of Position

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 07/17/2026 Closing Date 08/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 08/03/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 08/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Required documents to attach:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Please list a minimum of 3 professional references with contact information included in the application or attached

Search Chair Name Scott Mash ; Johnny Brown Search Chair Email mashsa@appstate.edu ; brownjm@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55259 Posting Number 201501816P

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• List of References with Contact Information