BE YOU.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives each member of
our community brings. As a Police Officer, you’ll be part of a trusted,
service‑oriented team dedicated to protecting the Duke community. You will play
an essential role in ensuring safety, building relationships, and supporting
individuals from all backgrounds with empathy, respect, and professionalism.
Minimum Requirements
North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification; a valid North Carolina
driver’s license; minimum age limit of 20 years; corrected vision shall be at
least 20/30 (Snellen) for both eyes together using only soft contact lenses
(SCLs); uncorrected vision shall not be worse than 20/200 (Snellen) for both
eyes together.
BE BOLD.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As a Duke Police Officer, you will:
Communicate effectively and respectfully with members of the community,
supervisors and peers. Display empathy and caring for both Duke Community
members and non members. Treat all individuals with dignity, respect and
fundamental fairness.Ensure the constitutional guarantees of all individuals.
Uphold the sanctity of all lives in every encounter. De-escalate difficult
situations, volatile, violent or threatening behavior while remaining calm,
empathetic and maintaining impulse control.
Resolve conflict between individuals, groups, or between citizens and the
University or the government.Maintain a level of physical fitness, consistent
with the POPAT, that allows for:
* standing inside or outside for the duration of a shift
* running in response to calls for service
* climbing or descending multiple flights of stairs
* climb or descend any ladder
* perform CPR
* assist with the lifting or carrying of persons
* lift and carry a fire extinguisher up to 40 lbs
* lift and carry assorted job related tools, including but not limited to
pylons, chains, traffic and directional signs and breaching tools
* Effect arrests, either by gaining compliance or by using the appropriate
level of force and serve civil or criminal processes.
* Protect individuals in danger of physical harm and assist those who cannot
help themselves, including the intoxicated, the addicted, the mentally ill,
the physically disabled, the elderly and the young.
* Assist citizens in returning to normal after a crime or incident
* refer citizens to appropriate resources
* engage appropriate crime mitigation strategies
* reduce fear
* Write reports and conduct preliminary investigations, consistent with
expectations, for both criminal and non-criminal incidents.
* Conduct follow up investigations when necessary and/or ensure that all
pertinent information is documented and referred to appropriate investigating
agency or department.
* Testify professionally in criminal and civil court proceedings, at employee
grievance hearings, at student conduct hearing or otherwise cooperate with
the court system or other departmental proceedings to resolve criminal or
non-criminal issues.
* Direct motorized, non-motorized, and pedestrian traffic.Conduct traffic
stops, checkpoints and safety checks.
* Ensure the free and safe flow of traffic on all public roads, private
vehicular areas and sidewalks and pedestrian paths.
* Work a variety of assignments supporting sporting events, concerts, public
demonstrations and other special events.
* Many of these assignments fall outside of the normal work
schedule.Proactively assist community members to solve problems.
* Identify problems and conditions that have the potential for becoming more
serious problems for individuals, the police, the university or the larger
community.
* Engage in community activities and individual relationships that foster trust
between the police department and others, and between peers and units within
the police department.
CHOOSE DUKE.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to building a stronger, safer, and
more connected Duke community.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for
this position as USD $28.94 to USD $46.09. Duke University considers factors
such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position;
candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer
equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an
offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides
comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous
retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color,
disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,
national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related
conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange
of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives,
backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is
essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.
All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.
Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with
Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone:
919-668-1267).