About This Role
Serving as a certified Police Officer at the UMKC Police Department, you will work in a dynamic, university-centered environment, providing a safe and secure environment for all university employees, students, and guests. This role suits an officer who embraces community policing principles and wants to do meaningful work with a supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive deterrence and high visibility patrols of all university property by vehicle, foot, and/or bicycle with a community policing philosophy to ensure safety and prevent crime
- Respond to emergency calls and distress signals in a timely and professional manner
- Enforce traffic regulations and issue warnings or citations as necessary when violations occur
- Stay current with evolving law enforcement best practices to uphold and enforce local, state, and federal laws, ensuring public safety and order
- Exercise discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner
- Perform arrests, issue citations, issue written or verbal warnings when appropriate, and ensure accurate data collection and reporting of incidents
- Monitor public areas on campus to prevent criminal activity and disturbances
- Check buildings and property in accordance with established security procedures
- Lock entryways and points of access as scheduled
- Assist in parking patrol activities, including issuing citations and ordering vehicle removals
- Conduct preliminary investigations as necessary, including gathering evidence and documenting incidents
- Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and prepare detailed reports for follow-up and prosecution
- Provide reliable and accurate testimony to assist in prosecution of criminal cases
- Collaborate daily with city police and criminal justice partners to ensure coordinated law enforcement efforts within the shared jurisdictional area
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Missouri operator's license (for positions at UMKC only, valid Kansas operator's license acceptable)
- Must obtain and maintain Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification in accordance with current state requirements. Certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed
Nice to have:
- Prior experience as a full-time certified peace officer
- Experience in higher education or campus law enforcement operations
- Prior military service
- Post-secondary training or education
Benefits
- Case ownership: Officers often manage incidents from start to finish
- Community interaction: Serve as a visible, approachable law enforcement presence with the opportunity to regularly engage with students, faculty, and staff across two campuses
