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Police Officer

Employer
University of Central Missouri
Location
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 16, 2024
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Description

Protects students, faculty, staff, visitors and University of Central Missouri property. Officers enforce state statutes, city ordinances, University rules and regulations, and policies of University of Central Missouri. Helps to ensure that University of Central Missouri maintains an atmosphere that is supportive of the educational process.

Examples of Duties

Maintain constant radio or telephone availability with Communications Center, present positive public relations attitude, and utilize effective patrol techniques to: - 30%
  • Provide protection and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.

  • Patrol assigned areas and conduct security checks of all University owned property, including campus buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and remote locations such Pertle Springs, the farm and the airport: officers have keys to all University buildings and departments.

  • Authorize and provide entrance to University property during and after regular business hours.

  • Entrance after business hours requires the officer to independently evaluate each situation.

  • Enforce traffic ordinances, maintain traffic control, and investigate traffic accidents throughout campus.

  • Handle pedestrian traffic flow for safety of students between class sessions.

  • Activate special security procedures during periods of University shutdown.

Identify any violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws by individuals and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, including advisement, conflict resolution, or possible arrest. Such action is generally initiated by the officer on site. - 20%

Identify any safety and/or traffic hazards and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, including notification to other authorities (fire dept., emergency equipment) and issuance of tickets. - 15%

Conduct follow-up investigations into violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws as requested by supervisor, and prepare accurate and detailed reports as needed. - 15%

Maintain state license through mandatory training and continuing education. - 5%

5%
  • Maintain all assigned equipment in good working condition.

  • Supervise SAFE Team Members, parking enforcement personnel in the absence of the Shift Sergeant.

  • Render appropriate first aid to victims as needed.

  • Deliver emergency messages to faculty, staff, or students.

  • Present crime prevention programs to the University community.

Provide protection and crowd control at University functions, including athletic events, concerts, and special events. Provide protection for visiting dignitaries. - 5%

Assist other police and public safety agencies as needed. - 5%

Typical Qualifications

Education:
  • Completion of at least 60 college credit hours is required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Experience:
  • Missouri Police Officer Licensed or currently enrolled in the police academy; Preferred

Supplemental Information

Physical/Environmental Factors:
  • Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs
  • Long periods of time in patrol car.
  • Potential life-threatening situations.
This position does require a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and psychological evaluation.



Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Company

 University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.

The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.

The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.

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