Campus Police Officer; RIC

Position: Campus Police Officer (RIC)
Position Information

Posting Number CS00612 Position Title Campus Police Officer (RIC) Division Administration and Finance Division Department Name Security and Safety Department Position Type Staff - Classified General Statement of Duties

At Rhode Island College (RIC), to independently perform a full range of tasks involved in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property at Rhode Island College (RIC); to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and/or in marked police cruisers; to inspect campus buildings and grounds; to guard against fire, theft, damage, defacement and/or destruction; to maintain order and security on institution premises;

to identify and apprehend criminal offenders as permitted within the law and participate in subsequent Court proceedings; to provide emergency medical services to the campus community, including to provide aid to individuals who are injured or in danger of physical harm as well as to render first aid; to perform all required duties in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and ordinances as well as College and Department rules, regulations, policies and orders;

and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general and specific instructions of a RIC Campus Police Sergeant with occasional supervision from a RIC Campus Police Lieutenant; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for conformance to provisions of State and Federal laws and ordinances as well as College and Department rules, regulations, policies and orders to include annual performance evaluations.

Supervision Exercised

Usually none unless directed by a superior officer.

Position Overview

The purpose of the Campus Police Department is to provide service and protection to The Rhode Island College campus, properties, staff, faculty, visitors, and students. Working with Student Services, Residential Life, Physical Plant and others in our on-campus community, we are an integrated team striving to achieve excellence in police protection and to ensure a high quality of student-faculty life by promoting a tranquil, safe atmosphere conducive to the objectives of the College.

The department is dedicated to the protection of the College properties to ensure the beauty, security, and safe function of the campus grounds and resources.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

* At Rhode Island College (RIC), to independently perform a full range of tasks involved in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property at Rhode Island College (RIC); to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and/or in marked police cruisers; to inspect campus buildings and grounds; to guard against fire, theft, damage, defacement and/or destruction; to maintain order and security on institution premises;

to identify and apprehend criminal offenders as permitted within the law and participate in subsequent Court proceedings; to provide emergency medical services to the campus community, including to provide aid to individuals who are injured or in danger of physical harm as well as to render first aid; to perform all required duties in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and ordinances as well as College and Department rules, regulations, policies and orders;

and to do related work as required.

* To ensure all buildings are secure by locking and unlocking as needed.

* To attend roll call prior to the beginning of a shift.

* To acquire and record information concerning events that have occurred since the last shift.

* To reduce opportunities for the commission of crime through preventative law enforcement measures.

* To facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Code.

* To proactively identify potential law enforcement problems and communicate the need for services by utilizing the Department Chain of Command.

* To actively participate in establishing and maintaining security and safety on the College campus.

* To promote and preserve peace on campus in a variety of settings including but not limited to campus gatherings, events, debates and/or during response to disturbances.

To exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office.

* To be accountable to supervisory Officers and promptly obey all lawful orders.

* To coordinate efforts with other members of the Department so that teamwork may ensure a continuity of purpose and the achievement of Department objectives.

* To communicate all pertinent information promptly and accurately to supervisors and fellow Officers.

* To acquire and record necessary information, and to document the provision of police services to any member of the campus community.

* To file all reports and documents prior to the end of each shift with care to ensure accuracy and completeness.

* To ensure that all property seized, recovered or taken for safekeeping is properly marked, receipted and stored prior to the completion of each shift.

* To maintain equipment properly and…