Police Officer

Missoula, MT
University of Montana (UM)

Salary: $35.73 Hourly

Position Summary:

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Essential Functions:

  • Position performs a variety of Quality law enforcement duties.
  • Patrolling campus and campus related facilities to enforce all University regulation, Federal and state laws
  • Investigate criminal activity and accidents
  • Responding to and investigating in resident halls or family housing disturbances.
  • Provide safety and security by unlocking doors, inspecting campus facilities for safety, health and fire hazards.
  • Provide crime prevention functions to the University community by providing money escorts, person escorts in the hours of darkness and giving crime prevention presentations
  • This position is an identified Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined in the federal Jeanne Clery Act

Requirements:

  • POST certified Montana or able to meet Legal Equivalency for Montana Peace Officer Basic
  • Knowledge of basic law enforcement practices, State and Federal laws as well as University policies and procedures
  • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Report writing skills and observation skills
  • Ability to remain calm and impartial during difficult situations
  • Knowledge of basic first aid
  • Ability to identify safety hazards, security violations and knowledge of campus facilities
  • Knowledge of fire and safety regulations and policies
  • Ability to operate specialized police patrol equipment and alarms
  • Basic knowledge of Uniform traffic code, Montana Laws
  • Ability to work rotating work hours which include nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Requirements:

  • Law Enforcement experience working with a diverse population in an institution of higher learning
  • Knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act and requirements of the Clery Act in Campus Law Enforcement
  • Knowledge of Title IX requirements on universities and their connections with Campus Law Enforcement