Patrol Officer

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

University Law Enforcement:
Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations, traffic accident investigations, traffic enforcement, DUI detection and enforcement. Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses. Apprehend suspects, offenders, and individuals with warrants. Issue citations, Notice to Appears, and No Trespass Notices. Preserve crime scenes, photographic documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence.

• Enforce University policies and procedures.
• Deliver crime prevention and personal safety education presentations.
• Mediate disputes.
• Maintain public order, protect lives and property.
• Respond to criminal behavior and calls in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws along with university policies.
• Provide for the safe and convenient flow of pedestrians and motor vehicle traffic in and around our university community.
• Prepare written reports and other documentation as required.
• Present evidence and provide oral testimony in legal proceedings.
• Enforce university parking rules/regulations. Issue University parking warnings and citations IAW policies and procedures.
• Provide law enforcement assistance to other agencies.
• Coordinating with Billings Police, Billings Fire, and AMR during emergencies.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of UPD equipment.
• Perform other law enforcement duties as assigned.
• Emergency Response:
  Respond to medical, fire and other emergency situations (i.e., alarms, bomb threats, disturbances).
• Respond to pedestrian and traffic accidents.
• Respond to resistance and aggression appropriately while making arrests.
• Perform other emergency response activities as needed and assigned.
• Campus Safety & Security:
  Conduct routine motor vehicle, bicycle, and foot patrols.
• Assist with security at various university functions. (i.e., sporting events, concerts)
• Conduct building security checks.
• Conduct building boiler checks.
• Provide escorts. (i.e. Money Escorts, persons)
• Observe and report building deficiencies to Facilities Services via FAMIS reporting system.
• Assist Facilities Services with fire code inspections and fire drills.
• Maintaining/inspecting monthly and annual fire extinguishers and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Locking and unlocking buildings.
• Train with Residence Halls Directors, Resident Assistants, and Housing & Residence Life Staff.
• Perform other campus safety/security duties as assigned.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely under various conditions and circumstances.
• Ability to evaluate situations and use good judgement.
• Ability to use discretion commensurate with lawful authority (i.e., search and seizure).
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse campus community.
• Conduct oneself both on and off duty with the highest degree of integrity and honesty.
• Excellent decision-making skills in high-stress and urgent situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of State of Montana criminal law, traffic law, and Rules of Criminal Procedure through Montana Code Annotated.
• Knowledge of Municipal codes and university policies/procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of University Police Department policies/procedures (i.e., Use of Force).
• Knowledge of fire safety codes.
• Knowledge of university parking rules/regulations.
• Knowledge of University geography.
• Knowledge of other law enforcement agencies operating in/around Yellowstone County (i.e., Billings Police, Yellowstone County Sheriff, Highway Patrol, F.B.I./A.T.F.).
• Proficiency with firearms (handgun and rifle).
• Active shooter training.

• University Police Officers may be exposed to life‑threatening situations and risk of injury during high‑risk calls for service such as: barricaded subjects, burglaries, bomb threats, gun calls, drug and alcohol overdose, domestic disturbances, fights, and mentally ill persons.
• Officers respond to emergency medical situations, which may put them at risk for contact with blood‑borne pathogens.
• Officers may also be exposed to dangers involving hazardous materials and fires.
• University Police Officers are required to work in a variety of weather conditions,…