Sworn Police Officer

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Job Description

Job Summary

As the first point of contact between students, staff, faculty and the Campus Police Department, act in a professional manner when dealing with persons on the phone and in person. When engaged in Patrol Officer functions, focus on community engagement activities. Strive to develop a relationship with the campus community. Foster relationships by employing different strategies including programs and services that will engage relationship building. Work in a non-police role and help the department with development of new activities as well as help out in current events. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions 

• Staff College events to help maintain safety for attendees (as assigned).
• Help direct outside departments when they are called onto campus for service.
• May assist in medical response if currently certified in CPR/First Responder.
• During patrols of campus report any problems that you may come across to on-duty Officers and fill out work orders for FM if needed.
• Inspect and report lighting problems on campus.
• Attend all department mandated trainings and staff meetings as required.
• Follow department chain of command for notifications and guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality of department information, records, reports, and logs.
• Become familiar with department policies and procedures.
• Maintains an alert, attentive demeanor for the duration of assigned shift.
• Assist and participate in community engagement activities (as assigned).
• Employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
   

Other Functions 

• Answer incoming phone lines and provide appropriate assistance to those calls.
• Assist walk in traffic when the situation dictates.
• Periodically monitor numerous security cameras.
• Promptly answer emergency department phone lines.
• Monitor Fire & Trouble alarms and dispatch appropriate personnel.
• Accurately log all department calls for service, officer activity, assistance provided into the department’s computer system.
• Make notifications to College officials and other agencies during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Maintain certification on the use of any State or Federal Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS).
• Support and uphold the department’s mission and community-poling philosophy.
• Provide foot, bicycle, vehicle, or other types of patrol to maintain constant observation of the campus property.
• Check and secure campus building to help prevent crimes from occurring.
• Open buildings or rooms as assigned.
• Provide walking escorts and lockouts for members of the College community.
• Provide non-emergency medical transports via College vehicle (when authorized) to Cooley Dickinson Hospital or other medical appointments.

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• Minimum of a High School diploma.
• Previous dispatching experienced is preferable.
• Be a sworn police officer
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
• Must hold or be able to obtain shortly after hire CPR and First Responder Certification.
• Must be able to hold a License to Carry firearms (LTC).
• Must be able to pass a criminal and work background check, and a medical pre-screening.
• Be able to work in a diverse community.
   

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Can demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to function calmly & efficiently in all types of situation including emergencies.

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