University Police Officer

Florida Polytechnic University

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer is responsible for providing professional law enforcement service to the community. The work involves the protection of the public and property, the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal acts or violations, and for maintaining law and order. An essential and important element of this position is attitude which includes the following: Interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision. Integrity is the foundation of the Florida Polytechnic University Police Department. All members are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct in both their professional and personal lives. The Police Officer may perform other related duties and tasks as required or directed, and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of law enforcement experience.
Must have successfully completed an additional 360 hours of advanced specialized training approved by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
FDLE Basic Law Enforcement Academy certification
This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, especially Chapters 112 and 119, Florida statues; Agency General Orders, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and equipment used in police work, radio codes, signals, and identification numbers.
Knowledge of: Basic lifesaving and first aid techniques; officer safety techniques.
Skilled in: Communicating with others, both verbally and in writing
Skilled in: The use of defense tactics
Skilled in: The use of police-related equipment
Skilled in: Tactical and safe driving
Skilled in: The use of computers and related equipment
Skilled in: Interviews and interrogations
Skilled in: Basic criminal investigations and crime scene processing
Skilled in: Tactical procedures
Skilled in: Conducting standardized Field Sobriety Tasks
Ability to: Follow commands and directions from supervisors.
Ability to: Read and write English.
Ability to: Operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to: Handle stress.
Ability to: Observe and record events accurately and completely.
Ability to: Write technical reports and correspondence.
Ability to: Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to: Conduct interviews and interrogations.
Ability to: Exercise reasonable discretion and judgment.
Ability to: Perform CPR and basic lifesaving activities.
Ability to: Physically restrain violent persons.
Ability to: Lift, drag or otherwise move heavy objects or persons.
Ability to: Work in conditions which are disagreeable in regard to exposure to the elements, hazardous materials, or substances.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in criminal justice preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all the essential duties of a Police Officer.
Responds to all major scenes or incidents; assumes and retains commands at major situations unless otherwise directed; coordinates with other agencies; making proper notifications, as necessary.
Provides backup assistance to zone officers and handles calls for service when other units are unavailable.
Patrol (foot and vehicle) assigned area(s) to ensure personal safety of the university community and the protection and safety of University facilities.
Responds to incidents, accidents, alarms, dispatched calls, and emergencies, and decides what actions to take based upon the situation.
Evaluates emergencies using Incident Command System (ICS) principles, providing first aid, and alerting additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate.
Manages crowd control and surveillance in emergencies such as but not limited to: bomb threats, building lockdowns, active shooter incidents, and fire and emergency situations.
Aids traffic and security control during athletic and other special events as necessary.
Participates in special assignments including surveillance and intelligence gathering as determined by crime trends and/or as directed by university officials.
The Police Officer may perform other related duties and tasks as required or directed, and shall have the physical, mental, and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.