Police Officer

Overview

Protects students, faculty, staff, visitors and University of Central Missouri property. Officers enforce state statutes, city ordinances, University rules and regulations, and policies of University of Central Missouri. Helps to ensure that University of Central Missouri maintains an atmosphere that is supportive of the educational process.

• Maintain constant radio or telephone availability with Communications Center, present positive public relations attitude, and utilize effective patrol techniques to: 30%
• Provide protection and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
• Patrol assigned areas and conduct security checks of all University owned property, including campus buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and remote locations such Pertle Springs, the farm and the airport: officers have keys to all University buildings and departments.
• Authorize and provide entrance to University property during and after regular business hours.
• Entrance after business hours requires the officer to independently evaluate each situation.
• Enforce traffic ordinances, maintain traffic control, and investigate traffic accidents throughout campus.
• Handle pedestrian traffic flow for safety of students between class sessions.
• Activate special security procedures during periods of University shutdown.
• Identify any violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws by individuals and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, including advisement, conflict resolution, or possible arrest. Such action is generally initiated by the officer on site.
  
  - 20%
• Identify any safety and/or traffic hazards and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, including notification to other authorities (fire dept., emergency equipment) and issuance of tickets.
  
  - 15%
• Conduct follow-up investigations into violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws as requested by supervisor, and prepare accurate and detailed reports as needed.
  
  - 15%
• Maintain state license through mandatory training and continuing education.
  
  - 5%
• 5%

• Maintain all assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Supervise SAFE Team Members, parking enforcement personnel in the absence of the Shift Sergeant.
• Render appropriate first aid to victims as needed.
• Deliver emergency messages to faculty, staff, or students.
• Present crime prevention programs to the University community.

• Provide protection and crowd control at University functions, including athletic events, concerts, and special events. Provide protection for visiting dignitaries.
  
  - 5%

• Assist other police and public safety agencies as needed.
  
  - 5%

• Completion of at least 60 college credit hours is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

• Missouri Police Officer Licensed or currently enrolled in the police academy;
  Preferred

• Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs
• Long periods of time in patrol car.
• Potential life-threatening situations.

This position does require a physical and psychological evaluation after a conditional offer is accepted.