Police Officer

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.

This position will work the third shift (11pm to 7am) and will be required to work weekends. This position may also require working additional and/or different shifts as needed.

The DePauw Police Officer is a fully sworn law enforcement officer per Indiana code 21‑17‑5. Officers provide overall safety and security of the university community and its properties. Officers must complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board certification and maintain certification annually. DePauw Police Officers enforce federal, state laws and university policies. Officers provide proactive patrols, respond to calls for service and emergencies, and provide educational programming for a safe campus environment.

• Enforce the established rules and regulations of DePauw University and the laws of the State of Indiana, including traffic and parking regulations.
• Conduct proactive mobile and foot patrols of university-owned buildings, facilities, common areas, streets, and identify vulnerabilities to maximize safety and security.
• Respond to criminal and non‑criminal complaints/incidents, initiate appropriate action, and conduct investigations within primary jurisdiction and extended jurisdiction as policy dictates.
• Arrest without process any person who commits an offense within view, as defined in the Indiana Criminal Code.
• Document incidents using established reporting procedures and forms; prepare written cases for the University Community Standards and the Criminal Justice system when necessary.
• Provide emergency services, public relations services such as information access, escorts, vehicle unlocks, and jump‑starts.
• Provide security, traffic control, and aid in emergency readiness at various events.
• Provide or partner to provide safety education and awareness programs for university constituents.
• Maintain proficiency in university security technology initiatives, including routine inspection for proper operation.
• Assist with performance evaluations and staff development, including training needs and aptitude for daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use reasoning to solve problems.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act confidently to complete assignments or defend positions.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in antagonistic situations.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to address customer needs while following procedures.
• Deductive Reasoning – Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of background.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct meeting values and standards.
• Judgment – Ability to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Patience – Ability to stay calm under stress without being hasty.
• Resilient – Ability to recover from setbacks.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct safety conditions.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or GED required;
  Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related area preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Higher education background and/or law enforcement training preferred.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Capable of learning records management software and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Calendar).
• Communication:
  Ability to read, listen, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write and communicate simple correspondence.
• Math Ability:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.