About This Role
This role involves patrolling the campus on foot and by vehicle, protecting lives and property, and enforcing penal and Vehicle Code violations. The officer will apprehend and arrest violators, appear in court, provide security for campus activities, and may conduct investigations. The position emphasizes community partnerships and community-oriented problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Enforce laws and traffic violations
- Protect lives and property
- Enforce campus policies
- Patrol campus buildings
- Apprehend violators
- Provide general information and assistance to the public
- Write clear and concise reports
- Provide security for large gatherings, assemblies, or other campus activities
- Conduct investigations relative to assigned cases
- Promote good public relations that support and enhance the goals of the Department
- Be courteous in both internal and external relations
- Conduct themselves in a manner that supports teamwork
- Monitor their Mobile Digital Computer (MDC) and radio
- Acknowledge transmissions when called
- Keep their status updated and handle calls appropriately and efficiently in accordance with Department Policy, Guidelines, and the law
- Organize their time and focus their attention on assigned priorities
- Patrol the University and assist other agencies
- Prepare clear, factual, concise, and complete reports and written work in accordance with Department guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearm proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, active shooter drills, and general law enforcement skills
- Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents assigned or observed
- Determine what, if any, crime has been committed
- Identify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidence
- Locate and interview victims and witnesses
- Identify and interrogate suspects
- Perform duties in keeping with the community policing philosophy, interacting with the community they serve and addressing problems within their patrol jurisdiction
- Exchange information with Department personnel concerning crime prevention efforts and follow-up investigations
- Review Department activity occurring at the University upon returning from days off or other leave
- Maintain open communication within the Department and surrounding agencies regarding problem-solving efforts, community concerns, and enforcement actions
- Actively participate in shift briefings and station meetings, providing information and status on significant incidents/reports
