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Police OfficerJob Family Group:
University Support StaffJob Description Summary:
Assist in the Universitys goal of providing a highquality educational experience by affording a safe environment for staff students and visitors. Uphold state statutes city ordinances and University policies. Provide education and protection to the staff and students at KUMC. Enforce laws as well as campus policy to keep the peace and maintain a safe and secure campus while promoting a positive image of law enforcement. Police Officers regularly conduct criminal investigations perform searches and seizures arrest offenders present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts respond to medical and other emergencies write moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. High school diploma or equivalent. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid drivers license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual fire arms qualification (certified positions).Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Professional Policing Law Enforcement Operations
Responds to all reporting of incidents problems requests for assistance and issues throughout the University and surrounding community; and manages incidents and crisis situations (e.g. emergency alarms evacuations threats etc).
Participates in crowd control.
Transports prisoners and suspects.
Performs patrol duties including foot bicycle and motorized vehicles and police service duties. Investigates felony and misdemeanor offenses and suspicious activities.
Participates in special operations.
Operates police operations equipment including motor vehicles twoway radios pagers bicycles firearms cameras and other equipment in a safe and prudent manner.
Remains abreast of applicable Federal State and local laws statutes and regulations. Investigation and Arrests Procedures Conducts criminal and noncriminal investigations.
Collects and disseminates intelligence information. Identifies protects and processes crime scenes.
Collects marks photographs and secures evidence and contraband.
Operates audio and video recording equipment.
Identifies drug substances and offenders.
Tactical and Legal use of Techniques and Tools
Utilizes safety measures during suspect contact.
Executes custodial arrests of suspects.
Ensures that no persons civil rights are violated.
Searches detains and conducts field interviews of suspects or suspicious persons.
Determines when to use force type of force to use up to and including deadly force.
Employs unarmed and intermediate weapons for selfdefense and active counter measures.
Applies necessary restraints and controls to uncooperative subjects.
Applies necessary physical soft and hard restraints to patients.
Facilitates cooperation between patients emotionally disturbed persons EDP psychiatric patients and staff.
Searches buildings vehicles and/or locations as legally allowed/justified.
Photographs and fingerprints prisoners and suspects.
Public Safety and Protective Services
Participates in special operations that may involve other local State or Federal agencies.
Performs escorts/guards money dignitaries persons controlled and dangerous substances.
Provides courtesy vehicle lockout and stranded motorist services.
Secures and unlocks doors.
Detects and reports violations of university rules and regulations.
Detects and reports public safety hazards.
Coordinates with Security Services Parking and Landscape Services Facilities Operations public utilities City police and fire departments in matters of public safety.
Responds to fire and hazardous materials incidents.
Administers CPR.
Oversees/carries out evacuations.
Manages and controls spectators at athletic and special events.
Community Service
Remains highly visible to and acquainted with members of the University and Rosedale communities as well as area merchants.
Works with medical and mental health professionals to safeguard patients and property.
Employs interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts.
Actively supports the Community Policing program officers and philosophy.
Engages in activities that will build an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between the University and Rosedale communities surrounding merchants and the University Police department.
Addresses the problems of crime fear of crime social disorder and physical disorder.
Identifies and prioritizes problems. Meets and strives to exceed customer needs.
Reports any community problems to Community Policing officers when appropriate and necessary.
Works with the community to prevent and/or resolve problems and enhance the quality of life.
Networks with other agencies and departments.
Administrative
Maintains control and accountability of keys uniforms and department equipment.
Operates and performs some preventive maintenance for motor vehicles bicycles radios and firearms.
Reports or repairs inoperative/defective equipment.
Reports all service and maintenance concerns/needs of motorized vehicles to Fleet Vehicle Manager.
Effective Communication and Reporting
Operates a twoway radio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations and departmental policy.
Writes and submits clear concise legible and timely reports.
Completes reports and forms. Utilizes computer terminal and software packages (i. e. ARMS GroupWise etc. to prepare reports prepare additional information receive information convey information.
Conveys all necessary information to supervisors and/or fellow officers to keep them abreast of problems and/or concerns which may have surfaced during their absence.
Remains constantly abreast and knowledgeable of current Federal and State statutes that pertain to law enforcement.
Maintains appropriate documentation for presentation when necessary.
Training
Receives and participates in a minimum of 40 hours of training annually.
Demonstrates proficiency with firearms quarterly.
Successfully completes defensive tactics and arrest procedures training.
Participates and performs satisfactorily in the departments Wellness program.
The above actions may be reviewed daily by the first line supervisor or higher.
Actions are reviewed for legal compliance with applicable laws and statutes situational outcomes that correlate and support the departments Vision Mission Core Values and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Required Qualifications
Education: High school or GED equivalent.
Work Experience:
Must be able to fulfill requirements of an approved Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Must possess a valid unrestricted drivers license (corrective lenses acceptable).
Requires use of firearms; therefore to be eligible candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime per 18 U.S.C. 992(g)89.
Must be eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program acceptable to KLETC or already be certified as a law enforcement officer.
Candidates must take and pass a drug screen test as mandated by the State. Per KSA candidates must submit and successfully complete a background investigation medical and psychological examinations and a physical fitness assessment.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: 2 years education in criminology at the college level. Knowledge of principles practices and procedures of law enforcement.
Work Experience: Two 2 years experience in general law enforcement or two
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employerpaid life insurance longterm disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs 457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$28.87 $38.84
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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