Police Officer

The UM Police Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Police Officer to work in the Coral Gables Campus.

Starting salary: $60,008 to $65,998 with additional monthly enhancement raising the annual pay range to $74,024 to $80,014.

Benefits include:

• 100% free UM tuition for you
• Tuition remission for your family based on years of service
• 4-day work week with rotating shifts
• One of the best 403b Retirement Savings Plan in Florida
• Great Health Insurance with $5 co-pay clinic visits
• 2 Weeks paid parental leave, free life insurance coverage, free legal services
• $2000.00 retention bonus upon completion of Field Training
• Free on-duty meals on campus
• Work at one of the safest policing communities in Florida

The University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment on the Coral Gables Campus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Protection of life and property
• Uniformed patrol, detective work, community policing, directed patrol, canine officer duties
• Provide law enforcement services on campus
• Special services to the University community
• Work during periods of severe weather, natural disasters, or hazardous situations

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform in alignment with the University's values
• Respond to emergency calls
• Preservation of public peace
• Enforce state laws and county ordinances
• Facilitate safe traffic flow
• Conduct investigations and file reports
• Arrest violators, administer first aid, patrol areas
• Observe and report unsafe conditions
• Assist visitors, provide directions
• Coordinate motorist assistance
• Perform administrative tasks, deliver reports
• Provide escort, work special events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Modern police methods and practices
• Geography of relevant areas
• Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of laws, ordinances, and procedures
• Clery Act, Title 9
• Computer aptitude for paperwork and data input

Skills:

• Use and care of firearms and gear
• Effective communication, critical thinking, public speaking

Abilities:

• Establish effective relationships
• React to emergency situations, prepare reports, administer first aid
• Use office equipment, physical strength for suspects
• Analyze situations, detect criminal activity, mediate disputes
• Understand and carry out instructions, promote cooperation
• Apply CIT aptitude, assess situations

Supervision:

Provide direction to staff, supervise officers

Reports to assigned commander or officer

Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• FDLE certification
• 54 college credits or equivalent experience
• U.S. citizen, pass background investigation
• Law enforcement certified in Florida
• No more than 5 moving traffic citations
• Education/Training: 54 college credits or equivalent

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, and tuition remission.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Status: Full-time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: A9