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Police Officer I–Master Police Officer III at the University of North Carolina Wilmington University of North Carolina Wilmington in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Law Enforcement
Funding
This is a permanent, full-time position at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) for 12 months. The hiring range is determined by qualifications and/or experience. UNCW advertises a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement options, paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs. Officers may be required to work overtime for emergencies, inclement weather, or special events.
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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About this position
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is recruiting a campus police officer for its University Police Department, with classifications ranging from Police Officer I to Master Police Officer III. The department provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across the main UNCW campus.
Officers exercise law-enforcement authority on university-owned, operated, or controlled property. Their work includes high-visibility patrol, crime prevention, intervention in criminal activity, apprehension of offenders, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, and service of warrants and summons. Officers also investigate reported violations and apply campus regulations together with local, state, and federal law.
The role involves practical application of suspect-rights, search-and-seizure, chain-of-evidence, arrest-authority, and use-of-force procedures. Officers respond to emergencies, operate communications and DCI equipment, maintain firearms and enforcement-equipment proficiency, prepare incident reports, and communicate with members of the public and the legal system.
As members of the UNCW Police Department, officers contribute to a broader university environment focused on student success, teaching, research, service, and community engagement. The department includes sworn police officers working across patrol, investigations, administration, communications, and security functions. All sworn officers are essential personnel during inclement weather and emergencies and serve as Campus Security Authorities under the Clery Act.
UNCW is a public doctoral university in coastal North Carolina with nearly 20,000 students, a strong research profile, and academic programs spanning undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education. The campus is located near Wilmington's beaches and historic downtown, providing a distinctive coastal setting for university public-safety work.
Funding details
This is a permanent, full-time position at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) for 12 months. The hiring range is determined by qualifications and/or experience. UNCW advertises a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement options, paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs. Officers may be required to work overtime for emergencies, inclement weather, or special events.
What's required
Police Officer I requires a high school diploma or GED, probationary North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission certification as a commissioned police officer, and successful completion of the agency's field training program. Higher ranks require the stated years of experience as a sworn local, state, or federal law enforcement officer and applicable NC CJETSC certification. Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree or higher, campus-environment experience, prior law-enforcement certification, or military-police experience. Candidates must be able to achieve North Carolina law-enforcement certification within one year of employment; final candidates undergo criminal and sex-offender background checks, and some vacancies may require credit or motor-vehicle checks.
How to apply
Submit a complete application through the UNCW online application system, including the Work History section, before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 22, 2026.
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