Police Officer

Posting Details

Position Summary Information

Position Title Police Officer Position Type Part Time Regular Annual Schedule N/A Expected Work Schedule Variable Anticipated Days Variable Anticipated Hours Variable Anticipated Hours per Week Variable-up to 25 hours per week Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary

Provides an environment that allows students, staff, faculty and visitors to interact in safe and secure surroundings. Actively supports the educational activities of the college through safety, security and law enforcement services. These services will meet the highest level of approval and the candidate will constantly strive to anticipate the needs of the Community College.

Duties

1. Maintains complete confidentiality with regard to all campus information no matter the source, content, or how the information is acquired.

2. Utilizes technology such as computers, radio systems, telephones, and other communication equipment.

3. Manages and directs employees in general patrol, traffic enforcement and investigative work.

4. Possesses exceptional communication and negotiation skills to maintain the dual relationship of law enforcement and public service to a constituency of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

5. Enforces the laws of the State of North Carolina and the United States.

6. Responds to emergency, medical, and other required situations.

7. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and Welcoming College statement.

8. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

1. High school diploma or equivalency Relevant Degree(s):

2. Must meet the requirements to become a sworn Police Officer in North Carolina.;

3. NC Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (other state General Certification is acceptable, however, must obtain NC General Certification within one year of start date), or NC LEO Probationary Certification or NC LEO General Certification;

4. Valid NC Drivers' License (or must obtain within 60 days of start date)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with a NC law enforcement agency and a current North Carolina Probationary Law Enforcement Certification (N11).

2. Two years of full-time experience with a NC law enforcement agency and a current General Law Enforcement Certification (N12).

3. AAS Degree or higher level of education.

4. CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or EMT Certification.

5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Looking to fill this position immediately.

Applicant Should:

1. Read the following before submitting the Application:

• Application Selection Process
• Technical Support Tips

2. Upload Required Documents:

• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.

• Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

• 10,000 curriculum students
• 14,000 continuing education students
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 71 degrees
• 30 diplomas
• 122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) Start Date Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $19.88 - $20.47 Total Compensation Benefits Summary

Questions

A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• A-B Tech's Current Employee

• A-B Tech's Former Employee

• A-B Tech's Job Board

• A-B Tech's Job vacancy via e-mail

• A-B Tech's Website

• Family Member or friend

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Higher Ed jobs Diversity and Inclusion email blast

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Historically Hispanic Colleges and Universities

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• La Voz Bilingual Newspaper

• Mountain Xpress

• North Carolina Works

• North Carolina Community College System Job Board

• Other

• Urban News

• Western North Carolina (Diversity Engagement Coalition)

• Western North Carolina (Human Resources Association)

• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Applicant, it is important that you read the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement. Did you read and understand the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" in its entirety?

• Yes

• No

• • Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirements and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement?

• Yes

• No

• • If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application?

• Yes

• No

• Transcript is not required for this job

• • Minimum 1: Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 2: Do you meet the requirements to become a sworn Police Officer in North Carolina?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 3: Do you have a NC Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (other state General Certification is acceptable, however, must obtain NC General Certification within one year of start date), or NC LEO Probationary Certification or NC LEO General Certification?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 4: Do you have a valid NC Drivers' License (or must obtain within 60 days of start date?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 1: Do you have experience with a NC law enforcement agency and a current North Carolina Probationary Law Enforcement Certification (N11)?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 2: do you have two years of full-time experience with a NC law enforcement agency and a current General Law Enforcement Certification (N12)?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 3: Do you have an AAS Dgree or higher level of education?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 4: Do you have CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or EMT Certification?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 5: Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Veterans Preference, if applicable
• Certifications