Police Officer - University Police Department

Police Officer - University Police Department

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• Position Title: Police Officer - University Police Department
• Job Category: University Staff
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Police Officer I

• Performance of law enforcement functions:
  • A1. Detection of violations of State laws and WI Administrative Code which occur within the legal jurisdiction of the department.
  • A2. Take appropriate corrective action including warning, citing or arresting suspected violators (criminal, traffic or alcohol related offenses).
  • A3. Conduct investigations of alleged or suspected criminal activity to arrest the perpetrator of the crime or to deter occurrences of any future criminal activity.
  • A4. Interview complainants, witnesses, suspects and others who may have knowledge of the violation in order to obtain facts and information.
  • A5. Record and document incidents by preparing written reports concerning those incidents.
  • A6. Collect and preserve physical evidence at crime scene to be used later for prosecution of arrested individual(s) and to maintain the chain of evidence.
  • A7. Make lawful arrests or detentions of suspected violators by taking them into physical custody and independently determining whether perpetrators should be incarcerated or released pending court appearance.
  • A8. Photograph and fingerprint suspect(s) who have been arrested when necessary.
  • A9. Provide court testimony for cases designated by the district attorney's office(s).
  • A10. Enforce parking regulations by taking appropriate actions (citing and/or towing).
  • A11. Patrol all areas of campus, by either foot or motorized patrol, to provide security and protection to those areas. Patrol utilizing a bicycle is also authorized for Police Officers who have successfully completed a Police Cyclist Training Program.
  • A12. Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as necessary.
  • A13. Perform other departmental duties as assigned by Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, Chief/Director and/or his or her designee.
• Performance of security and various other services to the University community:
  • B1. Develop and give presentations concerning law enforcement or crime awareness/prevention topics to various groups as assigned.
  • B2. Provide money escorts to local banks.
  • B3. Provide crowd control and traffic direction.
  • B4. Identify and make necessary reports of security, safety and repair problems.
  • B5. Report obvious safety deficiencies, which are found during patrols of campus buildings, facilities or grounds, to the appropriate staff responsible for the repair or correction. Some of these safety deficiencies may include lights not functioning, trip hazards, exposed electrical wiring, and obstructed emergency exits or other potential dangers.
  • B6. Provide directions, information or other services to faculty, staff, students and the general public as individual situations require.
  • B7. Assist Emergency Medical Services personnel during incidents of medical crisis, as needed and within the scope of training.
• Performance of technical aspects of law enforcement:
  • C1. Maintain proficiency and meet department standards in areas of CPR/Basic Life Support, firearms, defensive tactics, physical fitness and emergency vehicle operation.
  • C2. Attend classes and in-service training to maintain and enhance current law enforcement knowledge and skills.
  • C3. Attend specialized classes to obtain skills and training.
• Performance or coordination of specialty functions for the department:
  • D1. Satisfactorily perform specialty functions, which are assigned, to support department operations and mission. Some of these functions may include areas such as Education/Crime Prevention Officer, Court Officer, Firearms Instructor, DAAT Instructor, Bicycle Patrol Officer, Evidence Custodian, Crime Scene Technician, Shift or Event Officer-in-Charge, Hazardous Materials, National Incident Management System or any other comparable…