Police Officer, Duke University Police Department

DUKE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Officer

Internal Recruitment

Yes

Working Title

Police Officer

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

12-hour day or 12-hour night shift

Job Location

Durham, NC

Department

Duke Police Department

Why work at the Duke University Police Department

Duke’s reputation as one of the premier institutions in the nation for education and patient care is dependent on the people who invest their careers here. Duke expands horizons, creates new understandings and improves the health of the community because of the special people who make Duke’s mission a living, breathing reality.

By joining the Duke community as a member of our department, you will become a part of a legacy of great achievement and even greater promise. At Duke, there are ample opportunities for educational, professional and cultural growth. No matter what the role, Duke employees are improving lives -- their own, and the lives of people they encounter.

Duke has been named one of the best places to work by publications and organizations including Carolina Parent, Computerworld, The Chronicle of Higher Education and the American Association of Retired Persons, among others.

The Duke University Police Officers serve the Duke campus and Duke University Hospital. Certified by the State of North Carolina, Duke officers meet the same standards as state and municipal officers. The department is allocated over 70 police officers, and patrol officers work 12 hour shifts. Currently, officers are assigned to permanent day or night shifts, working a scheduled 14 days of every 28. There are opportunities such as investigations, crime prevention, training, etc. The Department is nationally accredited through CALEA.

In serving over 16,000 students, 43,000 employees and countless visitors to our campus and medical facilities, Duke Police members remain committed to SERVICE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, TEAMWORK, AND PRIDE. It is WHAT WE DO! It is WHO WE ARE!

What we can offer:

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Paid vacation and sick leave along with 24 additional discretionary hours per year

Retirement benefits similar to other North Carolina law enforcement agencies.

Employee Tuition Assistance Program

Children’s Tuition Grant

Language Fluency Incentive

12% Night Shift Differential Pay

20% weekend premium

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Innovative Wellness Program that includes free membership at on site gyms

Restorative Rest Program

Expedited hiring process for laterals

Strong community support

Specialized unit incentives

Longevity incentives

Essential Job Duties:

Police Officer duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Crime suppression and law enforcement are primary responsibilities

Protect life and property

Identify, apprehend and arrest suspects

Apply appropriate use of force based on law enforcement best practices

Obtain and serve warrants, subpoenas and other court documents

Testify in criminal, civil and administrative hearings

Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations and drills; administer aid, as needed

Prepare reports, as needed

Identify trend patterns as appropriate

Operate law enforcement vehicles and equipment

Proactively assist community members in identifying and solving community problems

Manage conflict through negotiation.

Uphold the highest standards of conduct and customer service while serving and protecting our community and taking measures to prevent crime

Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or their designees.

Other Duties

Provide police services for Duke special events including NCAA Division I athletic events and community sponsored events

Provide security for national and international dignitaries.

Specialty Assignments

Field Training Officers

Detectives

Crime Prevention

Range Master

Training Coordinator

Honor Guard

Bike and Segway Officers

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be at least 20 years of age

Successful completion of North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).

Requires a comprehensive criminal and background check

In-state, out-of-state, and Military Police lateral transfers are accepted.

Must complete a financial background check

Must complete a psychological evaluation

Required License or Certification

Ability to obtain general certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Hiring Process

Application

Preliminary Interview

Written Exam

Panel Interview

Background Investigation

Medical Examination, Psychological Examination and Drug Screening

Physical Fitness Test

Meet & Greet the Chief of Police

Formal Offer of Employment

Onboarding

Field Training

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.