Police Officer

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Department

This position currently qualifies for a hiring incentive of $2,000 with a two-year employment commitment- Currently valid POST license required.

Responsibilities

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To enforce University regulations, and city and state laws as they apply on University property and designated areas.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Patrol assigned area by motor vehicle, bicycle or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, enforce university rules and regulations, provide personal and property security and traffic law enforcement. Observe and make note of suspicious persons, possible violators, hazardous conditions or unusual situations.
• Check buildings and property following security procedures; lock entry-ways and points of access as scheduled, take note and report evidence of damage and possible break-ins.
• Observe public or student gatherings and analyze developments to determine need for action.
• Respond to emergency alarms and dispatched calls regarding a variety of services including:illness,accidents,disturbances, crime and other acts against persons or property, animal control, and motorist assistance. Provide necessary assistance and take appropriate action based on analysis of situation and facts.
• Assist in parking patrol activities including issuing citations and ordering vehicle removals. Perform traffic control duties, directing automobile and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe and efficient flow. Issue warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed. May administer field sobriety tests.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents as necessary; collect and preserve physical evidence, protect crime scene, interview suspects and witnesses, and files appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements. Prepare court cases and provide legal testimony in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
• May arrest individuals and take into custody. Process arrested individuals by taking photographs, obtaining fingerprints, and writing arrest reports; transports violators to jail.
• Provide escort service for designated individuals and money messengers, and assist with special events on campus. Renders first aid as needed, following prescribed procedures and victim I personal safety precautions.
• Takes and writes incident I accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity. Provide general assistance and information to students, staff and the public.
• Assist federal, state, county and city law enforcement authorities as requested or dispatched by central office. Prepare and file daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued in prescribed format. May prepare and process documents such as citations, complaints, affidavits, and warrants.
• May serve in the capacity of field training officer. Perform related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct supervision is received from a designated supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Limited supervision will be exercised over assigned probationary officer(s) while acting in the capacity of a field training officer. Supervision of crime scene/criminal incident as first responder until relieved by a designated supervisor. Additional supervision of others may be exercised as specified by the Chief of Police or member of department management.

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphosis may vary between individual positions .

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Missouri operator’s license
• Missouri POST certification must be obtained within a reasonable period after employment;commission to active officer duties will begin after certification is obtained. Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment by the local campus office, based on current staffing needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong, verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within the Institutional Safety function
• Commensurate mental and physical skills necessary to walk/stand for long periods of time, respond to emergencies, and maintain order among individuals and groups are necessary.
• 30 college credit hours from accredited college or university OR 2 years federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years’ experience as full-time POST certified peace officer

Application Deadline

Open until filed

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

For questions about how applicants apply, please call (314) 516-5805, or if you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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