Field Service Technician

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide a variety of non-emergency police services (foot/vehicle) to promote security for the university community populace and facilities, to include, but not limited to: conducting basic investigations, writing incident reports, and performing basic crime scene processing for non-violent crimes or activities involving trespassing, burglaries, thefts, criminal mischiefs, crash investigations, or sick/injured persons; patrolling through buildings, reporting suspicious activity/person(s), and clearing buildings of unauthorized persons; ensuring doors are properly secured and/or opened upon authorized request; monitoring service drives for parking violations; assisting law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical agencies. Assist with basic crime scene duties to include: lifting fingerprints, taking measurements, taking photographs, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, and writing crime scene reports. Perform traffic control, conduct increased patrols, provide escorts, assist citizens/motorists, support special events, complete follow-up and supplemental reports, etc. Answer inquiries from the public and direct to appropriate agency/division. Provide citizens with general information,etc., whenever possible. Attend training classes and seminars. Provide testimony and appearance in judicial proceedings.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of judicial proceedings
• Working knowledge of principles of correct grammar usage
• Working knowledge of radio codes and other procedures
• Ability and skill to effectively communicate via police radio, telephone, etc.
• Knowledge, ability and skill in operating motor vehicles and other police equipment
• Ability to navigate University of Florida geography
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations
• Demonstrate ethical, moral, inclusive, and professional behavior.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral communications
• Ability to exercise independent judgment without supervision
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to investigate and obtain critical facts
• Ability to identify and describe facts and events accurately
• Ability to collect and evaluate data
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Conducting basic investigations
• Writing incident reports
• Performing basic crime scene processing for non-violent crimes or activities involving trespassing, burglaries, thefts, criminal mischiefs, crash investigations, or sick/injured persons
• Patrolling through buildings
• Reporting suspicious activity/person(s)
• Clearing buildings of unauthorized persons
• Ensuring doors are properly secured and/or opened upon authorized request
• Monitoring service drives for parking violations
• Assisting law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical agencies
• Lifting fingerprints
• Taking measurements
• Taking photographs
• Collecting evidence
• Securing crime scenes
• Writing crime scene reports
• Perform traffic control
• Conduct increased patrols
• Provide escorts
• Assist citizens/motorists
• Support special events
• Complete follow-up and supplemental reports
• Answer inquiries from the public and direct to appropriate agency/division
• Provide citizens with general information
• Attend training classes and seminars
• Provide testimony and appearance in judicial proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED