2025 - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Coral Gables, FL

60d•$62,000 - $91,416•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Police Department invites you to our exclusive Hiring Event and information Session for Police Officers. Discover what it means to serve and protect on a vibrant university campus, meet our UMPD Chief and learn about exciting career opportunities, including a competitive sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. The University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the University community who study, research, work, and live on the Coral Gables Campus. A police officer has the primary responsibility to provide Protection of life and property to all citizens on a 24-hour basis. The following duties are normal for this position. A police officer, as assigned at the discretion of the Chief of Police, may serve as a uniformed patrol officer, detective, community police officer (e.g. "Canes Resource Officer"), a directed patrol officer, canine officer, or a problem solving team officer. A police officer has the primary responsibility to provide protective and law enforcement services on the University of Miami Coral Gables campus. In addition, a police officer has responsibilities to provide special services to the University community consistent with the mission of the University and the Police Department. The police officer position is designated as essential personnel and will continue to work during periods where the University may suspend normal operations due to events such severe weather, natural disasters and/or hazardous situations. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification (May do some or all of these duties based upon assignment). The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Requirements

Valid Florida Driver's License required
Must be FDLE certified in order to apply
Must have 54 college credits (or 3 years military service/law enforcement experience)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Pass a thorough background investigation
Must be law enforcement certified in the state of Florida, having attended a certified FDLE academy.
No more than 5 moving traffic citations in which the applicant pleaded guilty.
Must pass the UMPD/CGPD background process.
Modern police methods and practices
Geography of the City of Coral Gables, University of Miami campus and their buildings and other relevant venues
Personnel must acquire and demonstrate a working knowledge of laws; County and City ordinances, rules, policies, and procedures of the City and the Department as well as the University policies and procedure and Student's rights and responsibilities handbook.
Clery Act
Title 9
Have the knowledge and responsibility to balance their position to make decisions necessary for the effective execution of their duties. All personnel are fully accountable for the use or misuse of authority and/or the failure to use that authority.
Have computer aptitude in order to fulfill daily paperwork and CAD data input.
Know all aspects of police work: arrest techniques, defensive tactics, vehicle operations-normal and emergency situations.
Operate a motor vehicle in normal and emergency conditions.
Safely and appropriately use all departmental weapons and equipment.
Use and care of firearms and other weapons / gear
Skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact
Excellent communication skill: Written, Verbal and Oral
Critical thinking skills
Proficient in Public speaking
Well-developed computer skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and the public
Ability to work assigned shifts in a 24/7/365 work schedule environment.
Aptitude to react quickly and calmly to emergency police situations
Capacity to prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate reports
Qualified to administer first aid
Capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer.
Physical strength and a working knowledge of hand-to-hand technique is required to subdue and restrain suspects
Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
Be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken
Ability to detect criminal activity
Mediate disputes
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Write and speak effectively.
Promote a Willingness to cooperate with officials and other police officers and learn increase skill in police work.
Apply learned CIT aptitude when dealing with people in distress
Ability to assess situations and communicate to supervisory for immediate attention

Responsibilities

Perform in a manner consistent with the University's Culture Change, Common Propose, DIRECCT Values and service standards
Respond emergency calls and all calls for service
Preservation of public peace
Provide proper enforcement of state laws, county ordinances
Facilitate safe and efficient flow of traffic
Complete incident reports and other necessary paperwork
Conduct extensive preliminary investigations, both criminal and traffic
File criminal charges, testify in court, prefile conferences and depositions.
Arrest violators of criminal and traffic laws. Physical apprehension and/or issue a written summons requiring the arrestee to appear in court. Give testimony in court.
Send referrals to Student Affairs as appropriate
Administer first aid and/or render assistance to injured or ill persons. May transport to the University Health Center and/or local hospital. Request rescue services as required.
Check the security of university property, effectively patrol their assigned areas and not in a predictable manner
Patrol in marked police vehicles, motorcycle, on foot, or by police bicycles and may be assigned to a designated assignment.
Self-initiate proactive patrols and enter same in CAD system
Observe and report unsafe conditions and initiate corrective measures
Act as a police dispatcher in absence of regularly assigned dispatcher for their relief. Direct patrol officers to respond to calls for assistance; document all pertinent information in the CAD system. Maintain equipment logs and issue keys and equipment to authorized persons. Answer incoming phone calls requesting assistance and/or information.
Assist visitors and University employees with directions location of buildings, classes, and departments. Provide traffic and parking information.
Coordinate motorist assistance as appropriate, when keys are locked inside vehicle or jump starting their vehicle, or assisting with a flat tire by summoning assistance.
Perform administrative tasks such as delivering emergency messages, collecting lost and found items. Conduct daily safety and cleaning inspections of patrol vehicles. Delivering reports and documents to/from Coral Gables Police Department.
Provide escort for students, faculty, and staff as requested. Primarily conducted during hours of darkness.
Work special duty during University sponsored functions, athletic events, and student social activities. Duties at events include traffic control, crowd control and safety related services.

Benefits

100% free UM tuition for you
Tuition remission for your family based on the number of years of service (70%, 85% and 100% discount)
A 4-day work week with rotating shifts to ensure that every officer has the same amount of weekend days off and the same amount of night time assignments; those working midnights get first priority to stay on midnights
One of the best 403b Retirement Savings Plan in Florida in which the University makes an automatic core contribution of 5% core and 5% matching contribution plus annual supplemental retirement payment of $14,068 added to Officer's base salary after year one
Longevity pay: 1 time payment of 5% at year 5 and 1 time payment of 5% at year 10
Great Health Insurance for you and your family, $5 co-pay clinic visits
2 Weeks paid parental leave, free life insurance coverage (up to $100K), free legal services
A $2,000.00 retention bonus upon completion of Field Training
Free on-duty meals on campus
Work at one of the safest policing communities in Florida
Receive $5,000 sign-on Bonus