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Police Officer I

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
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Position Title Police Officer I
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 028351
Department University Police - 430500
Position Summary Information










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 $56,712.00 - $75,637.00 (Depending on education level and years of 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information








Posting Date 06/04/2025
Closing Date 06/22/2025
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 06/23/2025
Proposed Date of Hire 07/21/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • A minimum list of 3 professional references with contact information attached or provided in the application.
Search Chair Name Scott Mash
Search Chair Email mashsa@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51288
Posting Number 201501668P

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