Police Officer

Warrensburg, MO
University of Central Missouri

Salary: $23.85 Hourly

Position Summary:

Protects students, faculty, staff, visitors and University of Central Missouri property. Officers enforce state statutes, city ordinances, University rules and regulations, and policies of University of Central Missouri. Helps to ensure that University of Central Missouri maintains an atmosphere that is supportive of the educational process.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide protection and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
  • Patrol assigned areas and conduct security checks of all University owned property, including campus buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and remote locations such Pertle Springs, the farm and the airport: officers have keys to all University buildings and departments.
  • Authorize and provide entrance to University property during and after regular business hours.
  • Entrance after business hours requires the officer to independently evaluate each situation.
  • Enforce traffic ordinances, maintain traffic control, and investigate traffic accidents throughout campus.
  • Handle pedestrian traffic flow for safety of students between class sessions.
  • Activate special security procedures during periods of University shutdown.

Requirements:

  • Completion of at least 60 college credit hours is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
  • Missouri Police Officer Licensed or currently enrolled in the police academy; Preferred