Police Officer - University Police Department
About The Position
Protects and serves the students, visitors, faculty, and staff of the Southeast Missouri State University campus Patrols and protects the properties, buildings and grounds of campus Investigates crimes for presentation to municipal and county attorneys for criminal prosecutions Responds to requests for service and campus emergencies Enforces student Code of Conduct and makes referrals to the Office of Student Conduct Conducts patrols and makes routine security checks of campus buildings Performs protective duties to provide police services in assigned areas of campus Provides safety and crime prevention education for the campus community M Maintains a valid driver license Maintains Post certification
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; college coursework or degree a plus
- Must be Missouri POST certified or have completed an approved academy training program and become Missouri POST certified by first day of employment
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver license
- Must be available to work any hours, rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays; subject to call in as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service and community policing philosophy
- Demonstrated sound judgement in handling sensitive situations with tact, discretion and confidentiality
- Must successfully pass all Assessments, Pre-Employment Testing, and Post-Offer Testing which at a minimum will include a criminal background check, polygraph exam and drug testing.
- Must be 21 years of age, a United States citizen, with no felony convictions of moral turpitude, or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Nice To Haves
- college coursework or degree a plus
Responsibilities
- Protects and serves the students, visitors, faculty, and staff of the Southeast Missouri State University campus
- Patrols and protects the properties, buildings and grounds of campus
- Investigates crimes for presentation to municipal and county attorneys for criminal prosecutions
- Responds to requests for service and campus emergencies
- Enforces student Code of Conduct and makes referrals to the Office of Student Conduct
- Conducts patrols and makes routine security checks of campus buildings
- Performs protective duties to provide police services in assigned areas of campus
- Provides safety and crime prevention education for the campus community
- Maintains a valid driver license
- Maintains Post certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
