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Brown & Root 4.9
Security officer job in Kings Mountain, NC
Guards industrial or commercial property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. RESPONSIBILITIES * Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of work site. * Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure. * Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
* Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels miscreants.
* Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
* Watches for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
* Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property.
* Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
* Permits authorized persons to enter property.
* May register at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
* May record data, such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
* Completes records and maintains logs.
* May perform janitorial duties and set thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms.
* May be contacted for after-hour equipment pickup and delivery.
* May regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly.
* Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Site Quality Policy and the Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system.
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
* Responds to standard request from internal and external customers.
* Solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 30%
Walking 40%
Sitting 30%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
Balancing O
3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)
Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
* Responds to standard request from internal and external customers.
* Solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 30%
Walking 40%
Sitting 30%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
Balancing O
3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)
Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Site Quality Policy and the Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system.
$25k-32k yearly est. 7d ago
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Police Officer
Charlotte Country Club 3.9
Security officer job in Charlotte, NC
Essential Functions:
Provide protection of life and property and ensure the preservation of peace and order at Charlotte Country Club
Assist in emergency scenes, investigate incidents, and respond to any criminal behavior
Arrest and process criminals
Uphold the laws of the jurisdiction and patrol the Club for any safety concerns
Take an active role in community orienting and policing throughout the Club
May complete reports and provide testimony in court
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
Must have at least two years of full-time sworn experience with a municipal or state agency that has comparable duties to CMPD
Must have a positive and approachable attitude
Must possess the ability to exercise judgement in determining when to use force and to what degree
Possess essential skills related to written & oral communication, critical thinking, and problem solving/analytical skills
Ability to work with diverse community
Physical Requirements:
Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Able to lift up to 35 lbs
Able to tolerate all seasonal indoor and outdoor weather conditions
Other physical activities may include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, climbing stairs
Vision Requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet of more)
Work Environment
Must be able to handle a fast-paced, high-end, sophisticated environment
$33k-41k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Unarmed Security Officer | ALL SHIFTS | $18.03/hr (#95)
Sunstates Security 3.8
Security officer job in Charlotte, NC
Become part of one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held security companies in the U.S! Since 1998, Sunstates Security has built a national reputation for delivering exceptional services while fostering high-quality work environments for our team. We are dedicated to hiring, developing, and retaining a professional workforce that reflects our commitment to excellence.
We believe in strategic reinvestment in our people by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, pathways for career advancement, extensive internal training, and employee recognition programs. Our team members are provided with the tools, knowledge, and hands-on management support necessary for long-term success.
Our commitment to a superior workplace culture is reflected in our most recent national accolades. Sunstates Security is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Forbes Dream Employer, an honor based on independent employee feedback and workplace excellence. Additionally, we have been named a 2026 Training MVP by Training Magazine, marking the third consecutive year we have accepted this prestigious recognition. We also continue to be celebrated for our steady growth and stability on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values of honor, integrity, and trust. If you are searching for a rewarding career with a proactive security partner that protects some of the country's leading organizations, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. Join a successful, growing team where your talent is appreciated and have opportunities to advance your professional career.
Job Skills / Requirements
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Sunstates Security is hiring for Unarmed SecurityOfficers in the Charlotte, NC area. All days and shifts are available! These positions offer a starting pay rate of $18.03/hr, with weekly pay.
Industry-leading employee benefits that include weekly pay, 401k savings plan with a company match, affordable medical, dental & vision benefits, employee referral bonuses, paid time off, premium holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and more - available for qualified candidates!
Requirements:
Valid NC Armed SecurityOfficer License/Certification (preferred).
High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background check.
Must have good communication skills, including phone etiquette, radio etiquette and basic computer skills.
Good customer service skills and professional appearance.
Must have open availability for FLEX Officer Position and a desire to learn multiple posts.
A SecurityOfficer may perform a multitude of duties as specified by the Post Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The SecurityOfficer will read and become extremely knowledgeable of Post Orders and SOP and will be able to act quickly and efficiently according to such directives.
Education Requirements (All)
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification Requirements (All)
PPSB Training Certification
Additional Information / Benefits
The Sunstates customizable benefits package includes the following minimum components:
Affordable Care Act compliant Medical Benefits Program
Dental Insurance Program
Free Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off & Bereavement Leave
Paid Holidays
Direct Deposit or Pay Cards
Employee Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee of the Month Award
Education Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Involvement Initiatives
Management Mentoring and Support
Career Advancement
401K program
Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions (as personally verified by Site Managers) are invited to join our security team. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans!
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K/403b Plan, For Full Time Employees
This job reports to the Operations Manager
This is a As Needed position
Relocation is not provided
$18 hourly 10d ago
Police Officer (Full-Time)
City of Statesville 3.5
Security officer job in Statesville, NC
Police Department Salary Range: $23.33* - $38.49 Hourly / $50,952.72* - $84,062.16 Annually Non-Exempt Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Permanent Days or Permanent Nights Sworn Law Enforcement Officers are eligible for the following Pay Incentives:
* 5% Pay Increase after Successfully completing 6-month probationary period.
* Other pay incentives include:
* Educational Incentives for work related degrees (3% for each degree level up to 9% maximum).
* Shift Differentials ($2.00/hr additional for night shift 6PM - 6AM, $1.00/hr for Mid Shift - Noon to Midnight).
* Specialized Unit Incentive Pay (5% Additional while assigned in specialized unit (SRT, K-9, CID, Traffic).
* Intermediate & Advance Law Enforcement Certification (6% Max).
* Specialized Training Certifications (6% Max.)
* Bilingual Incentive Pay - 5% Increase.
* Take Home Vehicles - 30 miles from City Limits.
* Holiday Overtime Pay for eligible 12-hour shift employees. Holiday overtime pay is in lieu of holiday time off and will be calculated at 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate and will be paid in the pay period in which the holiday falls. Employees are paid overtime pay whether they are required to work on the holiday or not.
Every law enforcement officer employed by an agency in North Carolina shall:
* Be a citizen of the United States.
* Be at least 20 years of age.
* Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Test indicating high school equivalency (GED).
* Be of good moral character.
* Have successfully completed Base Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and passed the BLET state exam.
* Not have committed or been convicted of:
* A felony.
* A crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years.
* A crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five-year period prior to the date of application for employment.
* Four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction.
* Four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class A misdemeanors". (Exception: the applicant may be employed if the last conviction occurred more than two years prior to the date of application for employment).
* Have been interviewed personally by the Department head or a representative to determine such things as the applicant's appearance, demeanor, attitude, and ability to communicate.
* Have been fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal record.
* Have been examined and certified by a licensed physician or surgeon to meet the physical requirements necessary to properly fulfill the officer's particular responsibilities and have produced a negative result on a drug screen.
* Have been administered a psychological screening examination by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist licensed to practice in North Carolina or by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist authorized to practice in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Armed Forces within one year prior to employment by the employing agency to determine the officer's mental and emotional suitability to properly fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
* Satisfactorily complete the employing agency's in-service firearms training program.
* Notify the Standards Division of all criminal offenses for which the officer is arrested or charged, pleads no contest, pleads guilty, or is found guilty. This shall include all criminal offenses except minor traffic offenses and shall specifically include any offense of Driving Under The Influence (DUI) or Driving While Impaired (DWI). A minor traffic offense is defined as an offense where the maximum punishment allowable by law is 60 days incarceration or less.
Job Overview
This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.
NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this . This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
* Operates a patrol vehicle; observes for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons, disturbances of law and order, and responds with appropriate enforcement action.
* Assists in processing crime scenes, investigates, and follows up on crimes committed.
* Conducts field testing of controlled substances.
* Performs duties as a field training officer by training, evaluating, and supervising new recruits for extended periods of time; prepares field training documentation.
* Monitors and operates the radio; dispatches officers; monitors public service and 911 as needed.
* Effects an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and other approved weapons in self-defense as necessary.
* Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
* Exercises independent judgement in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree.
* Operates a law enforcement vehicle both day and night, potentially in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions.
* Gathers information in criminal and administrative investigation by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers.
* Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue.
* Loads, unloads, aims, and fires handguns, shotguns, and other agency firearms from a variety of positions, under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
* Detects, collects, preserves, and stores evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
* Personnel may be assigned to various positions such as: K-9, Traffic, SRO, Crime Reduction Team, Housing, Crime Prevention, Community Policing, or any other specialized position.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Education and Experience
* High School Diploma or GED.
* Possess a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
* Requirements
* Must be a U.S. citizen at least 20 years of age.
* Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
* Must meet and maintain minimum experience and training qualifications for the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
* General knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
* General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports.
* Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public.
* Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
* Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile.
* Good physical condition.
Job Related Physical Requirements
This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to respond to spoken words and to receive and understand information; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring or testing devices, operation of machines or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions
The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, rain, fumes, odors, dust, gases, oils, vibration, poor ventilation, noise, and hazards including exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, work in narrow or confined spaces, and may be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Employee may be called in to work nights, weekends, or during emergency situations.
$84.1k yearly 13d ago
Armed Patrol Officer
Proteus Security Agency LLC 4.3
Security officer job in Gastonia, NC
Proteus Security Agency (341682-GP) is hiring ARMED securityofficers in the Charlotte, NC area. We currently have full-time positions available. Visit: ************************* click on "contact" and "apply" to apply via the website. Learn more about our respond and resolve security approach through our website and in the information below.
Summary of Duties
Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security. Writing complex incident reports. Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public. Responsible for reprimanding and detaining members of the public. Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed. Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations. Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation. This position requires tact and the ability to size up your surroundings to make sound decisions. It also requires a fair level of empathy and customer service skills.
Additional information about the position:
* Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance
* Rendering aid to the physically injured
* Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas
* Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas
* Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies
* Operating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situations
* Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities
* Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies
* Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.
* Using firearms and other less lethal means of self-defense
* Customer service & Community engagement
* Being an Ambassador of the agency, to the community.
Paid weekly
Minimum Requirements:North Carolina Private Protective Services Board (NCPPSB) registered as an Armed Guard, Drivers License with a clean 3-year driving record, reliable transportation, ability to stand, walk, run, and go hands-on per agency SOP as needed. Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight. Ability to work a rotating schedule. Available during holidays and weekends. Black Protective Tactical carrier with plates and willingness to obtain identification patches (Front - Proteus / Back - Proteus Protective Services) before deployment, your own firearm (used to qualify for NCPPSB), 2 pairs of handcuffs, and minimally one less lethal. Navy Blue tactical pants, and black tactical boots. Smartphone with the ability to download appropriate work-related applications to be used in the field away from WIFI.
Highly sought after skills:
*First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained)
*Ability to pass a background check
*Ability to pass a drug screen
*Preference given to EMT/P certified individuals
*Preference given toformer Law Enforcement Officers
*Preference given toformer Military
*Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, baton, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry)
$25k-31k yearly est. 11d ago
Police Officer
Town of Landis
Security officer job in Landis, NC
Full-time Description
Job Purpose:
The Town of Landis, N.C., seeks qualified applicants for the position of full-time Police Officer. The selected candidate will report directly to his/her immediate supervisor within the police department. The department embraces the concept of community policing and services a population of approximately 5,500 permanent residents. The department has 12 full-time officers, 3 part-time officers, and several reserve officers.
Key Responsibilities:
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town, including but not limited to:
Patrols streets in a police car or on foot.
Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior.
Completes calls by determining the true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal action is warranted.
Investigates traffic accidents, conducts traffic stops, issues traffic citations, directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
Assists stranded motorists, regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times and when traffic signals malfunction or accidents require the same.
Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence.
Performs investigative tasks, arrests, and processes criminal suspects.
Testifies in court concerning arrests.
Issues citations for violations of traffic regulations, serves warrants, apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to detention facilities.
Performs other related duties as required.
Officers are assigned to a permanent 12-hour shift (day or night).
Requirements
Working knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest.
Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Must possess valid North Carolina driver's license.
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and successful completion of the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy required.
If not currently certified in North Carolina as a police officer, must have the ability to meet the lateral entry requirements as set forth by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Graduation from an accredited program with a degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration, or other closely related field.
Salary Description Salary Grade 17 ($48,726.08 - $76,013.60)
$48.7k-76k yearly 60d+ ago
Security Specialist
Global Support and Development
Security officer job in Charlotte, NC
*** Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States.
Global Support and Development (GSD) is seeking to hire a Security Specialist. The position is full-time, in-person at our in Charlotte, N.C. headquarters.
Join GSD as a Security Specialist and help us protect the teams building resilience in crisis-prone regions. We are a humanitarian organization dedicated to rapid response, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. We are seeking a proactive professional with a background in security analysis and international operations to manage risk assessments, maintain security protocols, and deploy alongside our Disaster Response Team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and value accountability, humility, and integrity, apply today to help us support communities when they need it most.
GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Up to 25 days of accrued vacation
Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave
Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential
Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium)
Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium)
Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match
Matches on Qualified 529 Plans
Up to 14 Paid Holidays
Interested? Read on for details about the Security Specialist role...
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collect and analyze security-related data to identify trends and areas of concern;
Assist in the development and maintenance of country security profiles, developing Context Risk Ratings (CRR), Maritime Threat Assessments (MTA), and briefing materials;
Assist in the development of security plans, policies, and procedures based on risk assessments and threat analysis;
Develop and provide security awareness training for employees, ensuring staff members are aware of contextualized risk and security protocols for their operating environments;
Implement and maintain security monitoring systems, to include conducting regular audits to ensure compliance and identification of potential security breaches;
Assist in the creation of contingency plans for various security scenarios that can affect staff and partners, such as natural disasters, political unrest, or loss of life;
Assist cross-departmental coordination to ensure seamless integration of security measures across the organization;
Prompt and action GSD's core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience:
Proven experience operating as part of a team;
Five (5) or more years experience operating in security analysis and planning, preferably in an international context; and
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in security operations, analysis, and planning, preferably in the humanitarian sector.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in an international security relevant field; or
Equivalent experience and training.
Professional Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Security Risk Management Professional, Country or Region (SRMP-C or SRMP-R) is desired;
Certification Protection Professional (CPP) is desired; and/or
Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Physical Security Certification (PSC) is desired.
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure;
Confident and effective written and verbal communication, to include presentation ability;
Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships;
Understanding of risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation strategies;
Knowledge of physical security measures for tangible assets, surveillance systems, intrusion detection, and access controls;
Familiarity with relevant local and international security laws and regulations;
Skills in emergency response planning and execution;
Skills in training, team management, and fostering a security-conscious organizational culture;
Understanding of tools and strategies for identifying and analyzing potential threats;
Skills in analyzing and interpreting security incident data to identify patterns and trends;
Understanding human behavior in the context of security for threat anticipation and mitigation;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;
Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and
Working proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desired.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; and
Routine domestic and international travel up to 40% is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well-being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime, and other), to mitigate risks.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina state law, GSD will provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship
or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others.
These working conditions and physical demands are described to provide a clear understanding of the nature of the role, including the essential deployment responsibilities that may be necessary, to ensure that potential candidates are well-prepared for the challenging and demanding nature of the duties and realities of disaster response work. GSD is not able to reasonably predict when or whether it will become necessary to deploy an employee in this position for disaster response work. Such decisions are made as circumstances arise to meet organizational needs, and employees in this role are therefore expected to be able to fulfill disaster response work responsibilities.
Working Conditions During Non-Deployment Periods
Work is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time;
Ability to use hands, reach, and independently lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects;
Ability to bend and stoop;
Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time;
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment;
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)
May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;
May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;
While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD:
Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises;
Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or
Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration.
Ability to obtain necessary travel documents and fulfill any other travel requirements (including an active passport, visa requirements, vaccinations, etc.);
This role may include deployments to support natural disaster response efforts within hazardous, dynamic, and unstable environments (economically/environmentally) in pre- and post- disaster scenarios, which could include, among other conditions: lack of access to medical care, exposure to critical incidents (including severe injury, death, traumatic encounters, and/or mental strain), and uncommon sleeping arrangements (i.e. not in a hotel, could include close living quarters and cohabitation);
GSD's nutritional environment contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat products. Ability to make dietary accommodations may be limited. Potential exposure to food borne allergens; and
Employees may be required for this role to work upon our Humanitarian Vessel for up to 30 consecutive days. The vessel's working environment entails performing in conditions inherent to vessel travel, including but not limited to: steep and narrow stairs and living spaces, close quarters including cohabitation, sharp surfaces, metal gangways and ladders, heavy doors, European-type plugs and wiring (220-240v, 60Hz) which cannot support all American appliances, in addition to bright and flashing lights, loud noises, nuts and shellfish exposure, poor weather, movements which can trigger motion sickness, and / or limited access to hospital / definitive care. This setting involves various sea conditions, including but not limited to rough seas, adverse weather, and potential for sea sickness.
Physical Demands During Non-Deployment Periods
Ability to perform work indoors in an office environment;
Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands;
Ability to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as required.
Physical Demands During Deployment Periods
Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of the time;
Ability to regularly engage in manual dexterity;
[FOR VESSEL] Essential physical requirements (depending on requirements) may also include climbing, balancing, reaching or stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling;
Ability to frequently move lift, push, pull, carry items weighing up to 20 pounds for various needs;
Ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand (must also be able to exchange accurate information in these situations);
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This reflects an assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at GSD's discretion.
Work Authorization Requirements: GSD participates in E-verify, an internet-based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E-Verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification only. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. Notwithstanding, employment is conditional upon validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
This is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.
GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.
$36k-73k yearly est. 30d ago
EHR Security Coordinator
Clindcast LLC
Security officer job in Charlotte, NC
Job DescriptionJob Title: EHR Security Coordinator The EHR Security Coordinator is responsible for safeguarding the security and integrity of the organization's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This role ensures compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare regulations by managing access controls, conducting risk assessments, and responding to security incidents. The coordinator works closely with IT, compliance, and clinical teams to implement robust security measures and maintain regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage EHR access controls and role-based access (RBAC).
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments (NIST 800-53, HIPAA, SSA, IRS Pub 1075).
Develop and maintain EHR-specific security policies and procedures.
Monitor for threats and respond to security incidents and breaches.
Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and integrate security into EHR updates and projects.
Qualifications:
7+ years of IT security experience, preferably in healthcare.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare data protection standards.
Experience with identity management, RBAC, encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
Bachelors in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or HCISPP are highly preferred.
$36k-73k yearly est. 18d ago
2nd Shift Unarmed Security Officer / Rock Hill, SC (NFI) (Security)
Security Solutions of America 4.6
Security officer job in Rock Hill, SC
Security Solution of America (SSA) is one of the fastest growing security guard and patrol companies in the U.S. Our company was founded on the principle of teamwork and a desire on the part of those working here to make Security Solution of America leader in our industry. Our success is driven by our officers in the field, and we want you to become part of our Team.
Job Skills / Requirements
Unarmed SecurityOfficer
Pay $17.00 per hour.
Sled Certification Required
2nd Shift (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Job type
Part-time
Evening Shift (3-Day Work Week)
Very busy truck terminal
Verifying and guiding trucks to proper location using a handheld system
Will be working in all weather conditions
**Employee Restrooms (Porta Potty)
*Shipping & Receiving is a plus
Your background:
Must be able to pass a drug screening and background investigation.
Must have reliable transportation and phone.
Attention to Detail
Education Requirements (All)
Security License un-armed or armed
High School Diploma/ GED
Certification Requirements (All)
Guard Card
Unarmed SLED License
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
This is a Part-Time position 2nd Shift.
Number of Openings for this position: 1
$17 hourly 14d ago
Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist
W.F. Young 3.5
Security officer job in Charlotte, NC
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Quantitative Software Engineer, Vice President (Lead Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist). The front office financial software engineer will be involved in the implementation of various financial models, including interest rate, mortgage prepayment and default, derivative valuation, hedging, and horizon forecast models. A core focus of the role is on software engineering and DevOps best practices to enhance and streamline the library development and release cycle and CI/CD workflow, optimizing the translation of business and mathematical logic into performant, modular, and appropriately abstracted code. SDLC automation is also a focus, e.g. build system, testing, and release.
The Wells Fargo Investment Portfolio (IP) manages the Company's Available-For-Sale (AFS) and Held-To-Maturity (HTM) securities and loan portfolios, and the Reinsurance and Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) businesses as part of the Finance group. IP also provides strategic and analytical balance sheet support to the bank, as well as a centralized, street-facing trade execution and hedging function and centralized mortgage modeling for the enterprise.
In this role you will:
· Implement and enhance the firm's proprietary analytics library in C++.
· Generate, test, implement, and deploy ideas to improve system performance or team productivity.
· Improve the library's safety, reliability, and usability.
· Work constructively in collaboration with business, model development, model validation, and IT.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Securities Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of C++17
3+ yrs Python experience
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science
2+ years hands on programming experience, C++17, C++2x
3+ years of quantitative analytics library software development experience in a buy-side or sell-side institution or a quant solution vendor
3+years of DevOps concepts, specifically in CI/CD
Experience with CMake (e.g. scripting find modules, CTest, CMake presets)
Experience in software development cycle and agile technologies, e.g. Git, Jira, Confluence
Experience with asynchronous event driven or reactive programming architectures
Experience in or passionate about Agentic AI
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Work Hybrid schedule from uptown Charlotte, NC or 194 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ.
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process
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Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
13 Feb 2026
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Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
$64k-96k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
Police Officer
Livingstone College 3.6
Security officer job in Salisbury, NC
Police Officer
Division:
Public Safety and Police Department
Department:
Livingstone Public Safety and Police Department
Reports to:
Vice President of Public Safety/Chief of Police or designee
Position Summary
Engage in law enforcement patrol functions by foot, bike or vehicle including rotating shifts and physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure. Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The results you will deliver each day that matter most!
This individual will provide safety and security for students, staff, and faculty, as well as security for all Livingstone College properties. Will be responsible for: enforcement of college rules and regulations as well as Federal/state laws and city ordinances, etc.; vehicle and foot patrol of Livingstone College properties and buildings; good communication skills in dealing with students, faculty, staff and the public; investigating crimes on the campus, testifying in court; and attending training, etc. Work special events as needed such as but not limited to: sporting events, commencement, etc.
Education/ Experience
What you will need to be successful!
1. High School diploma or GED certificate.2. Valid North Carolina driver's license.3. Law enforcement experience, preferred.4. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification and ability to be sworn by the NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards Division.5. Ability to write reports and complete investigations.6. Certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain.7. Knowledge of North Carolina general statutes and city ordinances.
Life at Livingstone College
Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!
Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.
About Livingstone College: **********************
Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.
$33k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Public Safety Officer
Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation 4.6
Security officer job in Bermuda Run, NC
Department:
11926 Davie Medical Center - Public Safety
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Various Times and days
Pay Range
$21.85 - $32.80
Major Responsibilities:
Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion even in challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
Inspires confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor. Is alert, observant, and ethical. Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations. Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair.
Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and thorough contraband searches. Assists team members, patients, and visitors by providing information, directions, and physical help. Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors on premises and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning.
Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence. Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents.
Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation, utilizing use of force when necessary (e.g. conducted electrical weapon (CEW), handcuffing.)
Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats.
Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations; physically intervenes in accordance with training to situations that have a potential for injury.
Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Health property and completes timely and accurate reports. Addresses and escalates complaints to the appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation.
Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all departments and units. Delivers security awareness education to team members to leverage their assistance in the overall security of the site.
Liaisons with federal, state, and local law enforcement and first responder agencies. Coordinates, briefs, and monitors every law enforcement prisoner patient guard to ensure policy compliance and prevent unsafe practices.
Maintains current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, hemorrhage control (e.g. “STOP the BLEED”), CPR, application of clinical restraints, conducted energy weapon (e.g. TASER), to include training on any/all department-issued equipment and/or requirements identified in training academy and the Annual Training Plan.
Assists with exterior traffic and crowd control, including parking enforcement, valet parking assist, and vehicular assistance.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
SecurityOfficer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role. Recertification is not required.
For North Carolina teammates, an Unarmed Guard License issued by NC Protective Services must be obtained within 1 year and maintained through training and competency assessments.
Stop the Bleed Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle.
Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card issued by the Illinois State Police or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER) use within 90 days of hire and periodically thereafter.
Education Required:
High school graduate or GED
Experience Required:
Typically requires 1 years of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area that includes experiences in responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, teammates and/or property.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
An above average level of emotional intelligence, including empathetic and compassionate responses to teammate, visitor, and patient incidents.
The ability to function in a work environment in which we maximize teammate talent, treat each other with respect, and care for one another like family and with kindness.
A daily commitment to patient-centered safety practices.
Collaborative work with medical staff and external law enforcement, as appropriate.
The ability to remain calm under pressure to support a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment for everyone in the facility.
The ability to interact with peers with positive intent and create innovative solutions through collaborative relationships.
Must successfully pass background investigation, drug screen, pre-placement physical post-offer, pre-employment and periodically thereafter.
Illinois team members must have completed State of Illinois 20-hour Basic SecurityOfficer course.
Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor in dealings with teammates, visitors, and patients, even if they are verbally aggressive persons.
Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action.
Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications.
Ability to use a computer to document work (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry).
Ability to defend self-and/or others in case of physical confrontations when de-escalation efforts fail and there is cause to physically restrain a person against their will who is non-compliant and committing a criminal act or lacks capacity and is attempting to elope.
Ability to communicate effectively with people; ability to hear radio and telephone communications at both high and low decibels.
Ability to communicate via radio and telephone with clear diction without impediments.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday and must lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push/pull with 35 lbs. of force.
Have 20/20 vision in both eyes or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations.
Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.
Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist clinical teammates with lifting patients of all sizes.
Preferred Job Requirements
Behavioral Threat Assessment knowledge
Use of Force Review
Crime through environmental design awareness
Ability to present material and facilitate meetings
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
$21.9-32.8 hourly Auto-Apply 19d ago
Police Officer
Winston-Salem State University 3.8
Security officer job in Winston-Salem, NC
Note: WSSU campus police is awarding a minimum bonus of $5,000 to attract highly effective law enforcement professionals. This bonus will be awarded after individuals complete the field training officer program, including all certification requirements set forth by North Carolina Training and Standards. Additionally, a second bonus of up to $3,500 may be awarded at the end of year two. This position performs law enforcement work at a University campus or other State facility. With full powers of arrest, positions enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Positions have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves patrolling an assigned area to respond to complaints or calls and to detect violations in enforcing State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending observed violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints in order to assess and handle cases, collecting and preserving evidence and the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Demonstrated competencies associated with the following duties: effective performance of general patrol duties (emergency response, medical, traffic, and service); the ability to perform effective investigations; an understanding of crime prevention and community policing in a university environment; the ability to effectively use and maintain law enforcement equipment. Completion of a Basic Law Enforcement Training school or a certification that is equivalent to NC Training and Standards Commission. Applicants with 2 years or greater documented experience as sworn campus, local, state, or federal law enforcement officers may be eligible for appointment at a higher entry rank and level at the hiring agency's discretion as follows: Police Officer II: 2 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Police Officer III : 4 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Master Police Officer I: 6 years of prior experience as a sworn law enforcement Master Police Officer II: 3 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted). Master Police Officer III : 6 years of experience as a Master Police Officer or equivalent within an outside law enforcement agency (equivalent experience at a higher sworn supervisory rank will also be accepted). Officer (a graduate or Juris Doctor degree reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year).
$34k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Police Officer
City of High Point 4.2
Security officer job in High Point, NC
Compensation Range
$26.67 - $36.19
Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Who We Are:
At the High Point Police Department, we are committed to protecting our city and building relationships with our community. Our team includes over 300 officers and professional staff who are passionate about serving others.
As a proactive, data-driven agency, we take pride in being nationally recognized for excellence. Our department offers some of the finest in-house training in the country, along with numerous opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.
A rewarding career awaits you here. Join our team and play a vital role in keeping High Point a safe place to live, work, and visit.
What We Offer:
The High Point Police Department offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
401K and 457B Retirement Plans
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
What You'll Do:
Step into a career that makes a real difference. As a Police Officer, you'll be part of a committed team working to protect and serve our community through a variety of challenging and rewarding law enforcement duties. Whether you're patrolling neighborhoods, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, or building trust with residents, every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. This role requires sound judgment and the ability to stay calm under pressure. If you're ready to take on a vital role in ensuring public safety -with integrity, respect, and purpose-this is the career for you.
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
Effects arrests using handcuffs and other restraints. Subdues resisting suspects using approved maneuvers and tactics when necessary. Incorporates the use of force based on a suspect's level of resistance, up to and including deadly force.
Prepares a variety of reports, including investigative and technical. Incorporates sketches, uses appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree.
Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night under conditions including emergencies. This may involve speeds above posted limits, in congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles, lifting carrying and dragging heavy objects, climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams, crawling in confined areas, balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
Loads, unloads, aims, and fires agency-issued firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. Firearms include both handgun and shotgun.
Performs searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas. Searches may involve feeling and detecting objects and walking for long periods of time.
Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
Engages in law enforcement patrol functions during all shifts. Responding to radio and computer-dispatched calls for service. Being proactive in crime deterrence and prevention by remaining vigilant and aware of frequently violated statutes.
Communicates effectively with all people by giving information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes.
Demonstrates communication skills in court proceedings and other formal settings.
Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
Processes and transports prisoners and committed mental patients using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.
Puts on and operates a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployed.
Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of documents such as citations, affidavits, and warrants.
Processes arrestees to include photographs and obtaining fingerprint impressions.
Ensures that all law enforcement work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to perform ALL of the essential tasks listed above, unassisted, and at a pace and level consistent with job performance requirements, including the Physical & Mental Qualifications below.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with formal education to include basic arithmetic and/or business math.
Valid North Carolina driver's license or valid license from another state, with the ability to obtain a North Carolina license.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
The ability to successfully complete Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and 16 weeks of Field Training and meet state requirements for Basic Law Enforcement certification and North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS
Personal Characteristics
Due to the responsibilities of law enforcement, candidates must demonstrate a documented history of integrity, reliability, sound financial management, and effective interpersonal skills. These characteristics are essential to ensure the public's trust and to mitigate the risk of unethical behavior, including favoritism, corruption, or improper financial gain. Evidence of these traits may be verified through background investigations, credit reports, reference checks, and prior employment history.
In addition, law enforcement duties often involve exposure to high-stress situations and physically demanding tasks. Therefore, documented histories of certain physical or mental health conditions may be considered in relation to the essential functions of the position. Applicants who present a verified risk to their own safety, the safety of others, or the ability to perform job duties may be deemed unqualified during the selection process.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisors or members of the public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner, possibly under emergency and dangerous conditions.
Good judgment is essential as often officers must make a split-second decision, independent of direct supervision, which can mean the difference between life and death.
Mathematical Ability
Using Arithmetic: Ability to use basic arithmetic to determine distance measurements, speed, monetary values, etc.
Language Ability:
Read: Ability to read manuals, instructions, directions, report information, car license tags, driver's licenses, ordinances, rules and regulations, street names and signs, and other documents relating to the functions of law enforcement.
Write: Ability to write figures, take statements, and make detailed reports of crimes and other police related incidents.
Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions with other employees and the public while remaining polite and courteous. Must sometimes be forceful in providing direction and direct orders related to the enforcement of laws and safety regulations.
Physical Demands (Strength):
Medium to Heavy: Employee will be required to exert various amounts of force to restrain a person or persons, depending on the size(s), weight(s) and condition(s) of the person(s). Physical demand requirements are varied with the different tasks.
Work requires running, walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, jumping, lifting, carrying, dragging, pulling, pushing, reaching, grasping, kneeling, crawling, balancing and sitting.
There is significant use of hands, arms, feet and legs.
Manual Dexterity:
Reaching, Handling, and Fingering: (Reaching - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, but normally to the front or side). (Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved). (Fingering - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling).
Communication Abilities:
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
Visual Abilities:
Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Recommended guidelines for vision are:
Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see surrounding terrain, people, vehicles, buildings, vehicle license tag numbers, etc., from a distance.
Both eyes 20/22 - R 20/25 - L 20/25 corrected
Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see suspects, locks, paperwork, and documents near at hand.
Both eyes 20/25 corrected.
Depth Perception - Three-dimensional vision.
Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Essential to the performance of duties.
Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Must be able to see activities going on around him/her while looking at a certain object/article/person.
Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Important in identifying people and vehicles.
Environmental Conditions
Physical Surroundings
Subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures.
Required to work in extremely hot weather and extremely cold weather as well as in rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog, smoke, and windstorms.
Hazards
Hazards are associated with the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and in the protection of lives and property.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work
Motor vehicle, various firearms, restraining devices, flashlight, fingerprinting equipment, cameras, Intoximeter, Speed Measuring Instruments, bicycles, handheld two-way communications radio, telephone, copier, recording devices, pens, pencils, manuals, City of High Point Personnel Resolution, rules and regulations, ordinances, standard operating procedures, and High Point Police Department General Orders.
Training:
Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training followed by at least 16 weeks of Field Training for new officers.
The work location of this job will be 1730 Westchester Dr High Point, North Carolina.
Our Commitments
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City's receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.
$26.7-36.2 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
POLICE OFFICER I, II, III (LATERAL)
City of Gastonia, Nc 3.7
Security officer job in Gastonia, NC
General Definition of Work TheGastonia Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers I, II, and III. We offer a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of others while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
As a Police Officer with the City of Gastonia, individuals are tasked with community policing responsibilities such as building relationships with residents, deterring crime through patrols, and responding to calls for service, as well as professional law enforcement tasks like enforcing laws, conducting investigations, making arrests, and providing testimonies in court. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned department supervisor and may include additional job tasks as required to ensure public safety for the citizens of the City of Gastonia.
Lateral Officer Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Essential Functions/Duties
The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned.
* On an assigned shift, operate a patrol car or walk to observe all violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of the law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints
* Assist citizens by supplying information or advice, serving warrants and making arrests
* Testifies in court
* Provides police escorts, directs traffic.
* Investigates automobile accidents
* Reports unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilities
* Maintains records and prepares detailed reports
* May be assigned to Investigations or Patrol
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Working knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings;
* General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department;
* General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care;
* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports;
* Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public;
* Ability to analyze situations and adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
* Ability to use firearms and operate motor vehicles.
Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information
Police Officer I Qualifications
Minimally qualified starting pays: $26.2712 hourly
* High School diploma or the equivalence there of
* BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission
* DCI certification from the State of NC within 120 days of being a sworn law enforcement officer.
Police Officer II Qualifications
Minimally qualified starting pays: $27.5841 hourly
* Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field
* Or a High School diploma with 7 years' law enforcement experience and an Intermediate Certificate
* BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission
* DCI Certification from the State of NC
Police Officer III Qualifications
Minimally qualified starting pays: $31.1611 hourly
* Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field
* Or Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field with 7 years' experience in law enforcement and an Advanced Certificate
* BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission
* DCI Certification from the State of NC
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 20 years of age or older
* A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving history
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Intermediate Certificate: 2.5% Pay Incentive
* Advance Certificate: 2.5% Pay Incentive
* NC and SC Certified Officers with 2 years of sworn service may qualify for a $15,000 sign-on bonus
* Gastonia City Limits Relocation: $1,500 One-Time Pay Incentive
* 3rd Shift Differential: 5% Pay Incentive
* Bilingual Pay Incentive: 2.5%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical activity of this position includes:
* Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceed those required for ordinary locomotion.
* Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceed what is needed for ordinary locomotion and the maintenance of body equilibrium.
* Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
* Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.
* Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
* Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
* Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
* Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.
* Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
* Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
* Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
* Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
* Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
* Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
* Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching the skin, particularly the fingertips.
* Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
* Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
* Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The physical requirements of this position include:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, include:
The work requires close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following:
* Preparing and analyzing data and figures
* Transcription
* Computer terminal
* Extensive reading
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position include:
* Theworker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
* The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. There is no effective protection from weather.
* The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
* The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour
* The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
* The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
* The worker is subject to hazards: Including various physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
* The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Drug screening, criminal background and reference checks are required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity.
The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)
$26.3-31.2 hourly 13d ago
Police Officer
City of Belmont 3.9
Security officer job in Belmont, NC
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances; performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Work involves patrol work and
responding to accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of
physical evidence, follow-up investigations, and special assignments for the purpose
of the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, community policing, problem
solving, and enforcement of laws and ordinances. This employee must be able to act
without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting
emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with
departmental rules and directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and
situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a
Patrol Sergeant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Patrols the City in uniform and marked car to provide a visible deterrent,
enforcement of laws and ordinances, and protection of life and property;
monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity; patrols
for suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and
warnings; routinely inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signals and signs to
find and report any hazardous conditions.
• Engages suspicious person to ensure the safety of the community.
• Uses proactive police activity, based on departmental data, to prevent crime.
• Performs business and residential security checks; checks building doors,
windows, gates, and fences to ensure building/home is secured; reports
buildings, homes, vehicles, or equipment that is not secured; ensures the
safety and well-being of all residents/employees on duty; learns employees'
work patterns and alerts them to possible suspects and crime prevention.
• Responds to calls for assistance, disturbance calls, and complaints of crimes;
enforces federal, state, and local laws by performing warrant, felony, or
misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary;
protects the civil rights of persons in custody.
•Investigates traffic accidents by establishing point of impact, interviewing
witnesses, and collecting, preserving, and packaging evidence; detects drunk
drivers and performs sobriety evaluations; books DWI suspects.
• Participates in community relations projects as required; to include community
policing activities and problem solving.
• Participates in departmental training programs.
• Serves as first-responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of traffic and
other accidents; assists fire and emergency medical services in treating and
transporting victims.
• Secures and protects crime scenes by establishing boundaries, detaining
victims, suspects, and witnesses, locating, and identifying evidence, and
briefing supervisors and investigators on their arrival.
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of departmental records and reports in
compliance with departmental and legal policies and procedures; prepares and
files thorough written case reports.
• Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public;
renders advice on domestic disturbances; assists citizens in need.
• Maintains assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with
departmental policy and procedures.
• Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony
and misdemeanor cases.
• Assists stranded motorists; directs traffic when necessary; escorts special
processions; transports prisoners to jail.
• Serves and executes criminal and traffic warrants on felony and misdemeanor
suspects.
• Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate
grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations;
• Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable
suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when
force may be used and to what degree.
• Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night, in
emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested
traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain,
ice, and snow.
• Engages law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working
rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, and physically checking doors and
windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the
preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and
warrants.
• Processes arrested persons to include the taking of photographs and obtaining
a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions.
• Performs related work as required.
When Assigned as a Police Detective:
• Investigates crimes and related law enforcement problems; performs crime
scene searches by photographing and/or diagramming scene and evidence,
checking for latent fingerprints, and collecting any physical evidence present.
• Identifies possible witnesses and suspects through observation at scene or
reports of other officers or witnesses; conducts interviews to gather
information regarding incidents and records statements made.
• Maintains control over physical evidence gathered; records and stores
evidence in department; processes evidence for identification information;
transports evidence to state crime lab for further processing.
• Determines probable cause to search, obtains search warrant from appropriate
court, and personally conducts searches authorized; describes reason for arrest
and obtains arrest warrant from appropriate court, and either personally
makes arrest or turns warrant over to the uniform patrol division or other
police agency for service.
• Detains and arrests suspects; protects the rights of individuals in custody;
processes arrested persons by obtaining identification and prior arrest record
information, recording all property confiscated, and transporting suspects to
jail.
• Gathers all information related to a case; determines, either personally or with
assistance of supervisor, when case is complete and submits information
assembled to court system for prosecution; assists court system with any
additional investigation required; appears as witness in local, state, and federal
courts to provide testimony regarding cases investigated.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports including supplemental reports of
investigations, reports of background investigations, and statistical reports.
• Completes and maintains a wide variety of departmental records and reports
in compliance with departmental and legal policies and procedures.
• Reviews incident reports and arrest records to determine patterns of criminal
activity.
• Maintains contacts with community members who may be able to provide
information regarding possible criminal activities.
• Communicates in person, by telephone, or by mail with other police and
security agencies to gather information regarding cases.
• Assists Juvenile Court in handling cases involving juveniles, neglected children,
abandoned children, abused children, and domestic-related problems.
• Presents programs on narcotics, drug abuse, and juvenile matters to civic
organizations and educational establishments.
• Works with community groups to encourage crime prevention techniques in
residential and business areas; conducts on-site security checks for residential
and commercial property when requested.
Conducts stakeouts and undercover operations, as necessary.
• Maintains assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with
departmental policy and procedures.
• Participates in departmental training programs.
• Performs related work as required.
• When assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division the officer will receive 5%
assignment pay in lieu of standby when assigned to investigations.
• Ensures information is shared to patrol officers in regard to known offenders or
known criminal activity.
When Assigned to School Resource Officer:
Reports to SRO Supervisor
When a Police Officer is assigned to the School Resource Officer position, they will
assume the responsibility for acting as the law enforcement liaison between the Police
Department and their assigned school. They are responsible to assist school
administration in the development of a positive school climate and a safe school
environment for both students and faculty. They serve as a visible and active law
enforcement figure on campus and take enforcement action when necessary. They
make presentations to classes, clubs, PTO, civic and/or community groups, to enhance
positive public, student, and police relations.
School Resource Officer:
• Acts as a positive role model and develops good rapport with students, faculty,
and parents, promoting respect for the legal system and law enforcement officers.
• Makes presentations to classes concerning law enforcement's role in society.
• Acts as a resource with respect to delinquency prevention, citizenship, and other
law enforcement related topics.
• Develops plans and strategies for providing a safe environment for the students
and school staff.
• Provides for conferences and/or counseling with students, parents, and staff
members, when necessary on an individual basis.
• Remains updated on juvenile court codes and legal issues.
• Responds in a timely manner to special orders and/or assignments from the School
Resource Officer supervisor and ensures that such assignments are implemented
in an efficient and quality manner.
• Monitors and patrols the school campus, and acts as an extension of the principal's
office in supporting and reporting violations of the school's policies.
Works individually, and with school personnel, in the detection and elimination of
harmful conditions, traffic hazards, or trouble areas that might endanger the
safety and welfare of students and staff.
• Takes the law enforcement action necessary to protect against unwanted
intruders at the school or at school related functions.
• Investigates crimes and any other illegal or unauthorized activity which may occur
on school grounds or during school sponsored events.
• Acts as the law enforcement liaison between the school and Juvenile Court
Solicitors.
• Maintains close communication with administrators, appropriate school
personnel, and counselors about cases involving juvenile offenders.
• Assumes related responsibilities as jointly established by the Board of Education
and the Police Department in the Memorandum of Understanding.
• Develops programs that are geared toward improving relationships between the
police department, students, faculty, and parents.
• The School Resource Officer (SRO) may be temporarily reassigned during school
holidays, vacations or during periods of police emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications for SRO:
• Have at least at least two years' experience as a sworn law enforcement
officer.
• Have earned at least an Associate (two-year) degree from an accredited
institution of higher learning.
• Have demonstrated effective communication/teaching skills.
• Have demonstrated a commitment to youth related actives.
• Have demonstrated an attention to neatness in their personal appearance.
• Have demonstrated effective writing and organization skills.
• Have demonstrated a desire to participate in the SRO Program and
understands the importance of being a positive role model to students and
the youth of the community.
• No tobacco use of any kind.
• Have demonstrated familiarization of the budget process and adhere to
budget policies that would normally apply to sworn members of the
department.
• Have been certified as a School Resource Officer or has the ability to be
certified within one year of appointment.
JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the
employee to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently.
Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual
acuity is required to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer
terminal, visually inspect, and detect small defects in equipment, use measuring
devices, and do extensive reading. Specific vision abilities required by this position
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. This employee is subject indoor and outdoor
environmental conditions throughout the year and may be required to wear a
respirator. An employee in this position could be “reasonably anticipated” as a result
of performing their job duties to face contact with blood and other potentially
infectious materials. The incumbent may be exposed to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, smoke, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, firearms, explosives, violence,
disease, or rude/irate customers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and legal procedures.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the department's rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn law enforcement investigation methods,
procedures, and techniques and the ability to apply such knowledge to specific
situations.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn modern methods and practices of criminal
investigation, gathering evidence, preservation of evidence, and identification.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the geography of the City and the location
of important buildings and areas.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and to take quick, effective, and reasonable
courses of action, giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and
circumstances of each situation.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and
observation.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City
employees, City officials, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to drive and operate the department's assigned vehicles and equipment
in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to qualify annually or semi-annually with firearms.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including drug screen.
• Must be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition which will
adversely affect the ability to perform the duties or exercise the powers of a
Police Officer.
• Ability to work routinely under highly stressful conditions including life
threatening situations.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of state-mandated basic police officer training (BLET).
• Completion of a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours approved in-service
training annually.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a Basic Law
Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission. Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid
North Carolina driver's license.
Equal Opportunity Employer
$41k-53k yearly est. 10d ago
Police Officer (Lateral/Certified)
Town of Matthews 4.0
Security officer job in Matthews, NC
**Hiring Range: $56,551 - $72,102** **Salary Range: $56,551 - $87,654 ** Hiring Bonuses Available!
All new hires selected for eligible positions will receive $2,000 on their first paycheck. Those who have relevant job experience and/or military experience are also eligible for up to $3,000 more (total payout available - $5,000)
More information will be available during interviews and in the onboarding process.
The Town of Matthews offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, medical insurance, paid parental leave, health reimbursement account (HRA), dental plan, vision insurance, North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement Plan, 457 and 401K Retirement Accounts, Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident and critical illness insurance
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TOWN OF MATTHEWS
With our ultimate goal of keeping our city safe, The Matthews Police Department is dedicated to attracting, recruiting, training, and developing employees who meet and maintain our strong hiring standards. As such, applicants who have a history of unethical or immoral behavior will not be hired.
Applicants for the position of Police Officer must meet minimum standards set forth by the Department of Justice - Minimum Standards for Criminal Justice Employment. Background will be looked at very closely and all candidates offered employment will be subjected to an intensive background evaluation.
Minimum criteria for employment include, but are not limited to
:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Test indicating high school equivalency.
Must possess a valid driver's license along with a safe and responsible driving record.
Veterans must provide proof of military service (DD-214). If currently in the military, the applicant must provide a letter from the military indicating ETS date.
Must be of good moral character.
Have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and passed the BLET state exam (or be able to obtain NC BLET certification).
An interview by the Department head and/or designated representatives to determine such things as the applicant's professional appearance, demeanor, attitude, and ability to communicate.
A clean and responsible criminal history with no convictions of:
a felony; or
a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; or
a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five-year period prior to the date of application for employment; or
four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; or
four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class A misdemeanors" except the applicant may be employed if the last conviction occurred more than two years prior to the date of application for employment.
Applicant must pass all disqualifiers listed below to be considered for employment.
Upon receipt of conditional offer:
must be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal record.
Must be examined and certified by a licensed physician or surgeon to meet the physical requirements necessary to properly fulfill the officer's particular responsibilities.
Shall produce a negative result on a drug screen.
Have administered, a psychological screening examination by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist licensed to practice in North Carolina, or by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist authorized to practice in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Armed Forces within one year prior to employment by the employing agency to determine the officer's mental and emotional suitability to properly fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patrols streets in a police car, on a bicycle, or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; reports dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions.
Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining the true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
Investigates traffic accidents; issues traffic citations; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks; arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.
Issues citations for violation of traffic regulations; serves warrants; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to County magistrate and/or County detention facilities.
Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require.
Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons, and other equipment in standard working order.
Monitors adherence to parking ordinance and issues tickets for violations.
Prepares records and reports of activities.
Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.
Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures; some knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings;
Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department;
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public;
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances;
Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile;
Ability to operate personal computer including some knowledge of applicable software packages;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
SWORN PERSONNEL AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS
Committed or been convicted of:
a felony; or
a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; or
a crime or unlawful act defined as a Class B misdemeanor within five years prior to the date of application for employment; or
four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as Class B misdemeanors regardless of the date of conviction; or
four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as Class A misdemeanors; except the applicant may be employed if the last conviction occurred more than two years prior to the date of application for employment; or
any domestic violence offense (including, but not limited to, Assault, Battery, Telephone Misuse, False Imprisonment, Stalking, etc.);
Ineligibility under Federal or North Carolina State law to possess or carry a firearm;
Any use of Heroin, Methamphetamine, Morphine, Opium, LSD, PCP, or other dangerous drugs;
Any use of “club drugs” such as GHB, MDMA (ecstasy), or any other illegal hallucinogen drug not listed here within seven (7) years;
Any use of cocaine or any derivative of it within seven (7) years;
Any use of marijuana, including legal marijuana derivatives, bi-products, or concentrates, within 12 months of application. ** Please note that while some states have decriminalized marijuana, it is still federally illegal and police officers are expected to adhere to all laws and regulations, on and off duty;
Been convicted or otherwise found guilty of selling, manufacturing, or distributing a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana;
Ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, distributed, or transported a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana;
Being involuntarily terminated from a previous law enforcement position whether sworn or civilian;
For any conviction equivalent to North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law, (Impaired Driving) within 5 years of application;
Discharge from military service with less than “General under Honorable Conditions.”
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The Town of Matthews is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Matthews provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in all terms and conditions of employment.
The Town of Matthews is an at-will employer.
$56.6k-72.1k yearly 60d+ ago
Police Officer (Sworn)
Johnson C Smith University 3.7
Security officer job in Charlotte, NC
Responsibilities Under occasional supervision, performs general law enforcement duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws and University rules and regulations relating to public safety and welfare. Reports to the shift supervisor or, in the absence of a supervisor, the Director of Campus Police.
Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling campus; checking property for security; conducting room searches; maintaining order and public safety; issuing traffic/parking tickets; apprehending and arresting suspects; questioning suspects; collecting and preserving evidence; assisting crime and accident victims; investigating alarms, etc.
MaintainssecurityattheUniversity'smainentrance;monitorsenteringvehiclesandpedestrians;providesdirectionsandassistancetovisitorsasrequested.
Receivesandrespondstostudentandcitizeninquiries,complaintsandrequestsforassistance.Respondstoandassistsinall medicalemergencies.
Preparesandsubmitsincidentreports.
Monitorscampusvehiclesforproperlydatedparkingdecals.
Monitorscampusexteriorlightingforproperandsafeworkingcondition.Assists inconductingfiredrillsandinevacuatingbuildings.
Provides crowd, parking and traffic control for athletic events, special University/ public events, etc.
Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by required training and one to two years of experience as a security guard or in law enforcement, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience. Must possess a valid Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification and state driver's license.
Supplemental Information
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three Supervisory references.
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
$30k-35k yearly est. 44d ago
Police Officer (Part-Time)
City of Statesville 3.5
Security officer job in Statesville, NC
Police Department Salary: $30.90 Hourly Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Varies This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this . This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
* Operates a patrol vehicle; observes people for violations of laws, suspicious activities, or disturbances of law and order, and responds with appropriate enforcement action.
* Assists in processing crime scenes, investigates, and follows up on crimes committed.
* Conducts field testing of controlled substances.
* Performs duties as a field training officer by training, evaluating, and supervising new recruits for extended periods of time; prepares field training documentation.
* Monitors and operates the radio; dispatches officers; monitors public service and 911 as needed.
* Effects an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and other approved weapons in self-defense as necessary.
* Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
* Exercises independent judgement in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree.
* Operates a law enforcement vehicle both day and night, potentially in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions.
* Gathers information in criminal and administrative investigation by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers.
* Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue.
* Loads, unloads, aims, and fires handguns, shotguns, and other agency firearms from a variety of positions, under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
* Detects, collects, preserves, and stores evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
* Personnel may be assigned to various positions such as: K-9, Traffic, SRO, Crime Reduction Team, Housing, Crime Prevention, Community Policing, or any other specialized position.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL the above functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. This requires a high level of physical ability to include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, and strength.
Education and Experience
* High School Diploma or GED.
* Possess a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
Other Requirements
* Must be a U.S. citizen at least 20 years of age.
* Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
* Must meet and maintain minimum experience and training qualifications for the position.
* General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
* General knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
* General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
* Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public.
* Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
* Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile.
* Good physical condition.
$30.9 hourly 13d ago
Police Officer
Livingstone College 3.6
Security officer job in Salisbury, NC
Position
Police Officer
Division:
Public Safety and Police Department
Department:
Livingstone Public Safety and Police Department
Reports to:
Vice President of Public Safety/Chief of Police or designee
Position Summary
Engage in law enforcement patrol functions by foot, bike or vehicle including rotating shifts and physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure. Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The results you will deliver each day that matter most!
This individual will provide safety and security for students, staff, and faculty, as well as security for all Livingstone College properties. Will be responsible for: enforcement of college rules and regulations as well as Federal/state laws and city ordinances, etc.; vehicle and foot patrol of Livingstone College properties and buildings; good communication skills in dealing with students, faculty, staff and the public; investigating crimes on the campus, testifying in court; and attending training, etc. Work special events as needed such as but not limited to: sporting events, commencement, etc.
Education/ Experience
What you will need to be successful!
1. High School diploma or GED certificate.
2. Valid North Carolina driver's license.
3. Law enforcement experience, preferred.
4. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification and ability to be sworn by the NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards Division.
5. Ability to write reports and complete investigations.
6. Certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain.
7. Knowledge of North Carolina general statutes and city ordinances.
Life at Livingstone College
Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!
Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.
About Livingstone College: **********************
Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.
How much does a security officer earn in Kannapolis, NC?
The average security officer in Kannapolis, NC earns between $21,000 and $35,000 annually. This compares to the national average security officer range of $24,000 to $39,000.
Average security officer salary in Kannapolis, NC
$27,000
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