Campus Police Officer

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* Job Description:

**** Special Requirements:
*** Must pass or be a graduate of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy or another accredited academy, and this Department’s Campus Police Officer training program, including receiving instruction on Use of Force policy.
* Must be eligibale for licensing as a Special Police Office by the SUperindendent of the Rhode Island State Police.
* Those candidates who are required to attend the RI Municipal Police Training Academy mus pass all recruitment trainign courses, including
** Emergency Water Safety**.
* Pass psychological and physical exam.
* Be 21 years of age or older
* Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
* Must be a US citizen
* Have high school diploma or GED, higher education a plus
* Must have no felony convictions
* Ability to provide high level of customer service
* Ability to treat others with dignity and respect regardless of the situation
* Officers will work on a rotation schedule, four days on and two days offA. Nature of Work:
* The Campus Police Officer shall be responsible for the safety and security of all University properties; the faculty, staff, student body; and guests and visitors during the assigned tour of duty. The Campus Police Officer will patrol the University buildings, grounds and adjacent public areas to enforce the statutes of the State of Rhode Island, and the rules and regulations of Brown University.

The Campus Police Officer shall be individually responsible for the post or assignment during the official tour of duty. This responsibility will include all of the following:
* Prevention and suppression of crime.
* Protection of life and property.
* Apprehension and protection of offenders.
* Preservation of the peace and maintenance of order.
* Enforcement of all state statutes and University regulations.
* Assist with the development and improvement of mechanisms to create and enhance relationships with the department and the Community.
* The Campus Police Officer is licensed by the Superintendent of State Police under Title 12, Chapter 2.1, of the General Laws of Rhode Island. The Campus Police Officer so licensed “....shall have the same immunities and may exercise in and upon the lands and buildings of the institution by which he is employed, and upon streets and highways immediately adjacent to said lands, the same powers and authority of police officer as said immunities and powers are conferred by the laws of this State upon members of the Department of State Police, including the power to arrest persons for violations of state criminal statutes or the violation of city and town ordinances of the city or town in which said institution is located.”
* The Campus Police Officer has concurrent jurisdiction with police personnel from the State Police and the Providence Police Departments.
* Police Officers must maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of police equipment including the handling and use of firearms and be capable of using deadly force when appropriate based on the laws of the State of Rhode Island and Department policy.

B. Illustrative Examples of Work:
The Campus Police Officer will patrol the buildings and grounds of Brown University by the mode designated. S/he will give special attention to areas of high crime incidents, conduct criminal investigations, and prepare reports of all investigations, make arrests and process individuals; testify in court or at University hearings; notify superiors of major crimes and other notable incidents; give directions and general information to guests and visitors;

respond to emergency calls such as fires and personal injuries, may assist in the training of new officers; inspect and maintain assigned equipment including firearms and clothing, perform any other duties necessary to protect the lives, safety and property of the students, staff, faculty and guests of the University; do related work as required.

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Qualifications:

* Must be able to effect an arrest using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in…