Police Officer (1568)

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Summary/Objective

The Police Officer, certified as a University Special Police Officer (USPO) under DC Municipal Regulations, provides a safe and secure environment to all members of the American University Community. The Police Officer, through mobile patrol and fixed posts, provides law enforcement services and emergency response on all University property. The Police Officer, reporting to a Police Sergeant, writes incident reports, conducts preliminary investigations, promotes crime prevention efforts, and utilizes their arrest authority.

Essential Functions

1. Police Services and Incident Response: Performs preventative police and public service duties, through mobile (foot, bicycle and/or vehicle) patrols or fixed post. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and determines the appropriate action. Identifies and articulates suspicious and criminal behavior and determines the appropriate action. Enforces all Federal and District of Columbia laws and all-American University policies and regulations. Supports the University’s educational mission through maintaining a safe, secure, and peaceful environment. Determines the appropriate response to violations of law and policy, utilizing tools such as arrest, warning, parking citation, barring notice or student conduct referral. Identifies and reports ongoing community crime risks. Directs traffic and enforces parking and traffic regulations.
2. Incident Reports and Preliminary Investigation: Accurately and thoroughly writes and prepares incident reports. Collects, packages, photographs and documents evidence and property. Conducts preliminary investigations, including victim, witness, and suspect interviews. Obtains arrest warrants. Testifies in court.
3. Community Liaison and Crime Prevention: Becomes acquainted with members of the campus community. Acts as liaison between university/municipal police agencies and the community. Assists with community outreach efforts, presentations, and training. Supports and aids crime victims and connects them with resources.
4. Access Control: Provides access control functions such as locking and unlocking buildings, as well as providing access to secured spaces for authorized university personnel, students, and contractors. Communicate any irregularities in security devices with management. Display the ability to operate the basic functions of a fire system control panel, such as acknowledging, silencing, and resetting of alarms.
5. Train other Police Officers in law enforcement techniques; other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The Police Officer is assigned to one of three shifts (daylight, evening, or midnight).
• The Police Officer reports directly to a Police Sergeant.
• The Police Officer may be required to work any other shift or assignment.
• The Officer is a first responder to all emergency and criminal incidents, enforcing Federal and District of Columbia law and American University policies and regulations.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full Time.
• Coordinator/Analyst B.
• Non-Exempt.

Salary Range

• $24.59 - $39.35/hour; to commensurate with experience.

Required Education and Experience

a. Is at least twenty-one (21) years old. b. Is of good moral character; and c. Is approved for appointment by the Chief of Police. d. Received one (1) week (40 hours) of indoctrination training prior to performing any patrol duties. e. Completes the Campus Law Enforcement Academy (250 hours) or an equivalent law enforcement academy within two (2) years of receiving a campus and university special police officer commission or has previously completed an equivalent law enforcement academy. Previous law