Patrol Officer

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rockhurst University Department of Safety and Security is a growing and progressive agency seeking a full-time Armed Officer in the Uniformed Patrol Division. Rockhurst University is a Catholic Jesuit University serving 3,000 students in the business and cultural center of Kansas City, Missouri. Rockhurst University is a comprehensive university offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst University employs approximately 500 faculty and staff. Rockhurst Department of Safety and Security Officers carry a Class A Private Officers License and are classified as Patrol Agents under Title 17 and Chapter 84 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This is defined as an armed, uniformed officer with the ability to arrest, detain, deter, or prevent crime by implementing various law enforcement methods.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED Certificate.
Possess a valid drivers license.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Certification or the ability to be certified in CPR with AED and Basic First Aid.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
Candidates must pass a written exam, oral interview, background investigation, physical examination, and a drug screen test.
Candidates must qualify for an armed, uniformed officer license through the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, upon 45 days of initial hiring and annually.
Must maintain an acceptable driving record and have their driving records checked annually.

Nice To Haves

Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and/or Security experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrolling the campus by vehicle, golf cart, bike, and/or foot.
Patrolling the surrounding neighborhood by vehicle.
Locking/unlocking various facilities.
Escorting individuals to class/parking lots.
Responding to alarms.
Responding to emergency and non-emergency public safety calls.
Conducting criminal and/or internal investigations.
Completing reports related to internal events or reported crimes.
Protecting individuals and campus property using innovative strategies.

Benefits

Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees - 6 credit hour limit per sem.
Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children.
Vacation and sick time.
15 paid holidays.
Positive work environment.
Leadership and development opportunities.
Competitive Compensation Package.
Medical Insurance.
Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match.
Dental.
Vision.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
125 Tax Savings Plan.