University Police Officer
University Police Officer
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Job Description
Officers are guardians of the students faculty staff members and visitors on our campus.
They will enforce University regulations and city and state laws as they apply on University property and designated areas as well as participate in several crime prevention programs initiated by the UPD.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Patrols assigned area on foot bicycle or in a patrol car to prevent discover and deter the commission of crime; enforce university rules and regulations; provide personal and property security; and perform traffic law enforcement.
Observes and documents suspicious persons possible violators hazardous conditions or unusual situations.
Checks buildings and property following security procedures; locks entryways and access points as scheduled; notes and reports evidence of damage or possible break-ins.
Observes public or student gatherings and analyzes developments to determine need for action.
Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls regarding illness accidents disturbances crimes acts against persons or property animal control and motorist assistance.
Provides necessary assistance and takes appropriate action based on analysis of the situation and available facts.
Assists in parking patrol activities including issuing citations and ordering vehicle removals.
Performs traffic control duties directing automobile and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe and efficient flow.
Issues warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.
May administer field sobriety tests.
Conducts preliminary investigations of incidents as necessary; collects and preserves physical evidence; protects crime scenes; interviews suspects and witnesses; and files appropriate reports according to legal requirements.
Prepares court cases and provides legal testimony in response to subpoenas as a witness and/or reporting officer.
May arrest individuals and take them into custody.
Processes arrested individuals by taking photographs obtaining fingerprints writing arrest reports and transporting violators to jail.
Provides escort service for designated individuals and money messengers; assists with special events on campus.
Renders first aid as needed following prescribed procedures and safety precautions.
Takes and writes incident and accident reports including reports of missing or stolen property and criminal activity.
Provides general assistance and information to students staff and members of the public.
Assists federal state county and city law enforcement authorities as requested or dispatched by the central office.
Prepares and files daily activity reports of disturbances accidents crimes and tickets issued.
May prepare and process documents such as citations complaints affidavits and warrants.
May serve as a field training officer.
May assist with UPD-initiated prevention programs such as Green Dot ALICE and Womens Self Defense. Participation in these programs is largely voluntary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Limited supervision is exercised over assigned probationary officers while acting in the capacity of a field training officer.
Supervision of crime scenes or criminal incidents as the first responder until relieved by a designated supervisor.
Additional supervisory duties may be assigned by the Chief of Police or department management.
Education Experience and Licenses
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Successful completion of the Missouri 600-hour police academy required for hiring as a commissioned officer.
Advanced education is preferred.
Depending on department staffing levels Missouri POST certification may be required upon hire or obtained within a reasonable period after employment.
If POST certification is required the employee must maintain all continuing education requirements as a condition of continued employment.
Commission to active officer duties begins after certification is obtained.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students employees law enforcement representatives and the public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rates ratios and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Certificates Licenses and Registrations
Valid drivers license and the ability to meet university insurance requirements for operating university-owned or leased vehicles.
A safe driving record is required; a record without violations summonses or arrests is preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to perform in a calm professional manner and communicate effectively at all levels.
Must be proficient in computer usage and operating a multi-channel police radio console.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to talk or hear including use of telephone and radio.
Frequently required to walk; use hands to handle or feel objects (e.g. computer terminals); and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand sit stoop kneel crouch crawl or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Notice
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job.
All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions. Employees with disabilities may evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if they can safely perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
