Police Officer

Position Summary:

The Furman University Police Department (FUPD) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Furman University. FUPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. University Police Officers provides law enforcement, security, public and traffic safety services in an authentic community policing environment. University Police Officers are state certified, commissioned law enforcement professionals reporting directly to a shift sergeant. Officers conducts patrols of campus, investigate or assists with investigations, complete incident reports, assist with prosecutions and testify in court, conduct campus security inspections and secure campus facilities, direct and assist with traffic control, respond to emergencies, and maintain the public trust through positive and effective public relations.

Essential Functions:

• Protect life and property through the enforcement of state laws and university regulations.
• Proactively patrol assigned areas, address observed public safety situations, and respond to calls for service.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious activity in order to prevent crime and apprehend criminals.
• Investigate suspected violations of criminal law and university policy.
• Complete incident reports, aid in the prosecution of crimes, and testify in court as required.
• Collect, process, and store property and evidence.
• Conduct campus security inspections, lock and unlock facilities, monitor and control access to campus and buildings, respond to alarms, inspect facilities and initiate work orders for inoperative or faulty security and safety equipment.
• Enforce traffic law and campus parking and traffic policies, respond to and investigate traffic collisions, direct traffic, assist motorists, and conduct personal escorts.
• Provide public safety services and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
• Participate in crime prevention and crime reduction programs, attend community meetings on problem resolution and service support representing the department.
• Maintain positive and effective public relations in support of the department and university while in the performance of their duties.
• Make arrests in accordance with state and federal law and pursuant to department policy, and conduct searches and seizures pursuant to the Fourth Amendment and department policy.
• Perform emergency services to include but not limited to: first-aid, CPR, AED, and Narcan administration; respond to fires and fire alarms; correct and/or report fire and safety hazards; respond to natural and man-made disasters, severe weather problems, and other emergency incidents.
• Pursue professional development and participate in orientation training, in-service training, field training, and off campus training programs necessary to maintain SCCJA certification, and to enhance professional skills and performance as required by the Chief of Police.
• Serve as a campus security authority and assist the department with compliance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor which may include assignments to other duties such as dispatcher, office work, community service staff functions, work in plain clothes assignments, participate in stake-outs or assist training officer.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED recognized by SLED and the SC Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA).
• Must have or obtain a valid SC Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Must pass department background investigation.
• Must have successfully completed the SCCJA basic law enforcement academy, or have the ability to complete the SCCJA basic academy within one year of date of hire.
• Must be able to successfully obtain a commission from SLED.
• Must successfully complete department field training program.
• Must possess or obtain South Carolina voter’s registration card as required by SLED.
• Completes physical examination as required by the SCCJA.