Special Police Officer

Howard University•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to maintain safety guidelines and to provide 24-hour security patrol needed for the protection of life and property within the Howard University campus and off-site facilities. This role involves responding to emergency calls, apprehending suspects, assisting in crowd control, preparing reports, patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws and regulations, settling disturbances, investigating unusual occurrences, assisting in building evacuations, and appearing in court or University Judicial Boards as a witness.

Requirements

High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Four (4) years of responsible work experience in law enforcement or security work
Possession of an AA degree in criminal justice or other related fields
Possession of United States citizenship with no criminal record
Possession of a good driving record and a driver’s license valid in the District of Columbia
Must successfully pass a qualifying physical examination, agility, and drug tests
Completion of a University-sponsored or law enforcement academy or the ability to successfully complete a police academy
Must possess a Special Police Commission with firearm authorization or be able to obtain said commission within six months after employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to successfully complete a University sponsored police academy.
Ability to pass regular and/or random physical, psychological, and drug tests as necessary and appropriate.
Ability to participate in the investigation of crimes and incidents.
Ability to remain emotionally stable and to display mature judgment and tact in explosive and/or dangerous situations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective work relations with students, staff, faculty, medical staff, patients, other public safety organizations of the University, Hospital, and the general public.
Ability to pass a physical agility test.

Responsibilities

Responds as directed to emergency calls involving criminal activities within the University’s jurisdiction.
Apprehends or detains individuals suspected of committing criminal offenses using force only when necessary to protect life or property.
Notifies suspects of Miranda rights and reports all details of incidents to a Patrol Supervisor.
Assists in controlling large crowds and student gatherings, using mature judgment and tact when incidents arise necessitating intervention.
Determines the need for additional support as necessary to provide for the security of persons and property on University premises and relays to the dispatcher or relays the information to a supervisor.
Prepares special reports in cases of arrest and handles incidents when supervisors are not available to dissolve matters requiring their attention.
Responds to calls involving criminal activity.
Patrols assigned post, inspects buildings, grounds, and other premises, enforces the University and District of Columbia laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that they are observed.
Settles disturbances of the peace and investigates all unusual occurrences.
Assists in the evacuation of buildings and carrying out proper procedures as directed by superiors.
As situations require, appears in court and University Judicial Boards/Hearings as a witness against offenders.
Performs other appropriate job-related duties as assigned.