University Police Officer 2 - UPO2 - University Police Department – Northern Command
About The Position
University Police Department – Northern Command is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for University Police Officer 2s. Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Desert Research Institute, and Western Nevada College. The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties including: protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas; conducting traffic investigations; conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations; preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events; preparing for appearances in court; performing maintenance on assigned equipment; performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions; and maintaining law and order, among other duties.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) year of law enforcement experience; OR Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field and six (6) months of law enforcement experience; OR One (1) year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.
- Must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy and meet Nevada P.O.S.T. requirements (NAC 289.120).
- P.O.S.T. Category I certification must be current; OR , a P.O.S.T Category I certification up to two (2) years will be accepted from applicants who are currently employed with another law enforcement agency (NAC 289.200.2).
- Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
- This position requires having a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
- Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Protecting university employees, students, and the general public
- Patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas
- Conducting traffic investigations
- Conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations
- Preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events
- Preparing for appearances in court
- Performing maintenance on assigned equipment
- Performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions
- Maintaining law and order
Benefits
- Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
- Staff Employees’ Council (SEC). SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
- Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
- Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
