POLICE OFFICER 00025397
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on April 7, 2024
Hiring Department
University Police
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
Salary
$21.47 Hourly
Job Description
Enforces university regulations, and city and state laws as they apply on university property and designated areas.
- Performs routine tasks as assigned using existing procedures, practices, techniques, etc.
- Patrols, inspects, supervises, responds to, etc. routine Institutional Safety and/or police operations
- Performs standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary
- Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems and/or correct standard, routine issues
- Conducts preliminary investigations, collecting and preserving evidence, etc.
- Has limited impact on own work team
- Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet established deadlines
- Exchanges straightforward information
- Develops working relationships with various teams/parties
- Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity to audience/situation
- Work rotating shifts operating police vehicles or conducting foot patrol throughout assigned geographical areas, observing for criminal activity or other incidents requiring police intervention
- Speaks informally on a continuing basis with citizens concerning local ordinances, state laws, and police related subjects to assist in resolving their particular problem in cooperation with the Department
- Answers calls regarding service, illness, accidents, disturbances, crime, or distress and provides necessary assistance
- Conducts after hour security checks of university buildings and property
- Responds to in-progress or recent criminal incidents to apprehend violators, restore, or maintain public safety and obtain pertinent information for subsequent investigations. May use necessary physical force to subdue suspected criminals
- Makes pedestrian/vehicle stops to question suspects of ordinance/statute violations. Interview victims, witnesses, and actual or suspected subjects in criminal incidents.
- Writes a variety of narrative reports on incidents, information, traffic stops and accidents
- May serve as field training officer for new personnel
- Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities
- Keeps in contact with the public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police operations activities; and frequently attends training programs to enhance job knowledge and performance
- Dispatch and assist with information disbursement
- Provide crime prevention programs to the campus community
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid Missouri operator's license
- Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started
Advanced levels of education and safe driving record without violations, summonses, and arrests.
Other Information
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor contact the Title IX Coordinator.
