Campus Police Officer

Campus Police Officer Salary $53,904.00 - $67,392.00 Annually

Location: Southern Wake Campus Job Type: Full-time, Annual Job Number: 06976

DIVISION Executive Vice President DEPARTMENT Campus Police & Security Services Opening Date: 02/04/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description Benefits Questions Position Description Pay Grade: Professional 4

The position will serve and protect the college community. The officer will be required to provide a variety of services, including but not limited to, community policing, traffic and criminal law enforcement, emergency response, investigations, and special events.

Please note there are 2 openings for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties (Essential Functions) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Patrols various campus grounds on foot, bicycle, and in a patrol vehicle to ensure a safe environment
• Receives, investigates and completes reported complaints, and other investigative services as requested
• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Assists the public with vehicle starts, unlocks, requested information, and escorts
• Investigates traffic accidents and files preliminary accident reports
• Cooperates with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest
• Provides leadership to new officers on campus
• Provides first aid treatment to members of the college community and to visitors
• Prepares and presents testimony in court
• Provides security for special college events

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to accept any location and/or shift as assigned by supervisor at the discretion of the Chief
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression and in writing, including the ability to give instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress and maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
• Ability to make decisions and to act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations; exercise sound judgment
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and to accurately record information provided
• Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information
• Understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and regulations governing assigned activities
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid drivers license
• Basic knowledge of MS Office products including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• NC Sworn law enforcement officer OR currently enrolled BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) student
• Must be willing to work one of the following shifts on a long term basis at any Wake Tech campus as assigned by the supervisor:
• 2nd shift (Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)
• 2nd shift (Wednesday - Saturday, varying afternoon-evening hours)

Essential Personnel: TBD

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employees professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual employees. Click here for more information.

State Health Plan Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Care Exchange Notice Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Additional Supplemental Insurances Disability Plan NC Retirement Plan Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared) Paid Holidays Prior State Service Verification Supplemental Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Education Benefits College Savings Program State Employees Credit Union State Employees Association of NC (SEANC) Employee Discount Program Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

1. Are you a NC sworn law enforcement officer or BLET student? Please provide details of your certification.

2. Are you willing and able to work 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on a daily basis (2nd shift)?

3. Please describe your experience working with Microsoft Office products.

Required Question Employer: Wake Technical Community College Address: 9101 Fayetteville Rd. Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 Phone: 9198665934 Website: https://www.waketech.edu/