The main purpose of the NC State University Corporal position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of North Carolina State University through law enforcement and crime prevention. The selected candidate(s) will patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of State laws and local ordinances. This person will periodically fill in as shift/unit supervisor when the sergeant and/or lieutenant is not working. This person also develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.
This description covers the duties and responsibilities of officers in the Corporal band and includes Corporal I, Corporal II, and Corporal III. Selection to and movement between the different levels is outlined in Police Department General Order 100-8.
Corporal I: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement. Additionally, candidates will have attained North Carolina’s Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate and have at least an associate’s degree (or 60 hours of college credit).
Corporal II: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Corporal or equivalent experience at another UNC System law enforcement agency. Additionally, candidates will have attained North Carolina’s Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate and have at least an associate’s degree (or 60 hours of college credit).
Corporal III: Positions at this level are fully functioning officers with a minimum of 6 years of experience as a Corporal or equivalent experience at another UNC System law enforcement agency. Additionally, candidates will have attained North Carolina’s Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate and have at least an associate’s degree (or 60 hours of college credit).