Police Officer

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of police duties in enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to protect lives and property associated with the university.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned area checking for crimes, prowlers, fires, or other unusual, suspicious, or hazardous occurrences.
• Notifies supervisor and/or proper authorities of unusual, suspicious, or hazardous events.
• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic; investigates traffic accidents and completes appropriate reports; issues citations for traffic law violations; and assists with regulation of parking.
• Provides security for special university events.
• Apprehends, arrests, and files charges on suspects when appropriate. Testifies in court or at administrative hearings concerning violations and offenses.
• Provides escort for bank deposits or money transfers within the university.
• Completes oral and written or computerized reports related to department activities.
• Provides emergency services and temporary first aid treatment as required.
• Investigates incidents that are violations of the law, university’s rules, or the Student Code of Conduct, or that may be of interest to the university.
• Provides motorist assists, escorts, or other non-emergency services as directed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete training from the State Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program.
• Good physical condition as evidenced by successfully passing a physical fitness assessment.
• Must be able to pass a written assessment (if not already certified).
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Two years of successful work experience in a public-contact occupation.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts (including nights), out-of-doors, and in a variety of assignments including foot, vehicle, and bicycle patrol.
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations, including life-threatening incidents.
• Must not object to using force against another person when legally justified.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education beyond the minimum requirement.
• One year of prior law enforcement work experience.
• Knowledge and skill in computer applications.