Certified Police Officer

Summary:

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents crimes/incidents, documents and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift; may perform campus patrol or serve as substation, victim/witness assistance, or crime prevention officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Patrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic law enforcement.

* Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.

* Renders first aid at accidents; takes and writes incident/accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.

* Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.

* Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories; provides public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.

* Provides building security, including locking and unlocking doors.

* Operates miscellaneous equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers.

* Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.

* Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.

* May serve in the capacity of substation officer, victim/witness assistance officer, or crime prevention officer.

* May serve in the capacity of field training officer on completion of specialized training.

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Skill in the use of first aid procedures.

* Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations.

* Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus.

* Skill in the operation of police equipment such as radar and breath alcohol analyzers.

* Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

* Ability to write reports containing technical information.

* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

* Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

* Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.

* Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.

* Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony.

* Ability to change the planned starting and finishing time of a shift

* Must be able to work eight (8) hour shifts