Police Officer Commissioned; non-certified

Police Officer Commissioned (non-certified)

Classification

Title:

Police Officer Commissioned - MSU/UM

Working Title:

Police Officer Commissioned (non-certified)

Brief

Position Overview:

A Police Officer Commissioned (non-certified) is a police officer candidate who does not currently hold a Montana, or an out-of-state equivalent, POST certificate. The successful candidate will attend the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course in Helena, MT, for three months. Montana State University police officers provide a safe and secure environment for living and learning on the MSU Campus.

MSUPD officers are responsible for protecting lives and property through proactive patrols and response to all crimes, emergencies and related calls for service within the University Police jurisdiction. MSUPD officers provide law enforcement skills to prevent and investigate violations of the law, University rules, and regulations, under the direction of a police sergeant.

Position Number: 4M1709

Department:
University Police

Division:
Administration

Appointment Type:
Classified

Contract Term:
Fiscal Year

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

FTE: 1.0

Salary range: $33.13 - $36.81 per hour

Recruitment Type:
Open

The mission of the University Police is to provide the students, employees and visitors at Montana State University-Bozeman with a safe and secure environment for living and learning. It is the responsibility of every member of the department to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote preserve and deliver security, safety and quality services to members of our community.

• Conduct vehicle patrol operations, including safely and legally operating a police vehicle and equipment such as radar, mobile data terminal, in-car camera, records management system, etc.
• Detect and take enforcement action on observed violations of the law.
• Conduct DUI investigations and maintain required certifications.
• Conduct foot, bike, or alternate means of patrol that include detecting, deterring and investigating criminal activities; identifying un‑secure buildings, MSU policy violations, and parking violations.
• Detect and deter crime and apprehend those who violate State, local, and Federal laws; and University policies.
• Write a comprehensive report that clearly articulates relevant facts and supports the elements of the criminal offense.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills including windows based computer software skills and a records management system.
• Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain information necessary to determine facts and circumstances of incident.
• Preserve crime scene, collect and photograph evidence, and properly secure evidence maintaining chain of custody.
• Respond to fire and medical emergencies and provide assistance as required.
• Participate in crime prevention programs to include Adopt-A-Cop.
• Conduct crime and safety awareness presentations.
• Provide and maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

• Participate in special duty assignments such as training, administrative writing assignments, and statistical analysis and research projects.
• Provide police services during special events such as sporting events, concerts, etc., on a regular and overtime basis.
• Maintain training requirements and certifications, as mandated by law and as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Meet peace officer education and certification standards as set forth by the Montana Code annotated 7-32-303.
• Ability to successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Officer course and obtain a Montana POST certification within one year.
• Process effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency operating computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience with articulating facts and conveying the information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience participating in group presentations to convey information.
• Experience following progressive steps in order to reach a logical conclusion.

• Experience working or interacting on a college campus.
• Experience researching and acquiring information to effectively create a compelling point-of-view.
• Knowledge and experience with the use of firearms.
• Experience participating in community service programs and/or events.
• Experience making good decisions under stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Experience working and interacting within a diverse culture.

• Communicate effectively with employees and the public in-person and over the phone.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public.
• Represent the University Police Department and its services to others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Have the ability to effectively respond quickly to emergency…