Public Safety Officer

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Requirements

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Certification Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-106, an approved law enforcement training academy or be able to meet the certification eligibility requirements.
Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques;
Ability to direct traffic and to maintain order;
Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents;
Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators;
Perform security checks of campus buildings.
Conduct investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus;
Monitor security and fire panel for security and fire detection, assist with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers;
Arrest violators, write incident reports, and testify in court, as required;
Direct traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow;
Respond to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance;
Perform other duties as assigned.