Police Officer

Position Summary:

The Department of Public Safety Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws and criminal laws and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws and institution policy.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators
• Performs security checks of campus buildings
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus premises
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required
• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance
• Monitors security and fire panels for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• One year experience in law enforcement or a related field
• Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, or similar academy, in accordance with ACA 12-9-106
• Must pass psychological and physical exam
• Must pass fingerprint-based background check
• Possess or be able to obtain an Arkansas driver’s license