Campus Police Officer

Job Summary

Incumbents patrol and inspect the campus and provide safety and security related services to all students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Essential Functions

Patrol the campus by foot or vehicle and conducts security checks; monitor security cameras; lock and unlock facilities; and provide security services during events, to identify suspicious activity and ensure student, staff, faculty, and visitor safety

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance; work may involve transmitting and receiving information, performing first aid, contacting medical personnel, providing advisement, resolving conflicts, arresting individuals, and enforcing applicable laws

Identify safety and student-conduct violations; conduct investigations; and enforce City, State, and Federal laws, and campus policies and procedures

Enforce traffic and parking ordinances, to include identifying safety/traffic hazards, directing traffic, issuing traffic citations, assisting motorists, escorting vehicles, and identifying unattended vehicles

Coordinate with staff, faculty, and community groups, and other internal/external personnel, departments, and/or agencies to maintain effective working relations and facilitate College and the Police Department's operations

May conduct training sessions for probationary campus police officers and public safety officers

Perform administrative duties to include maintaining records, logs, and documentation of activities and incidents; assigning parking passes; providing general and specific information; and inspecting equipment for proper functioning

Participate in campus training for students, faculty and staff, conduct investigations in traffic accidents, criminal violations of law, and local ordinances, by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, and prepare appropriate reports for submission to local prosecutor for prosecution of cases

Conduct investigations into violations of MCC policies and procedures. Incumbent responsible for evidence collection to ensure successful prosecutions. Attends and provides evidence in court; evidence storage and inventory

Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.)
• One (1) year of specialized or technical training
• Licensing Requirements:
• Missouri POST Class A license
• United States Citizenship
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in law enforcement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention
• Knowledge of applicable campus, local, State, and Federal laws and regulations
• Knowledge of investigation principles and practices
• Knowledge of report preparation techniques
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of interrogation techniques and scene management
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, adequate interpersonal and communications skills
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
• Knowledge of conflict resolutions and problem-solving, responsibility dependability, honesty and integrity
• Knowledge of computer operation and related software applications
• Skilled in effective decision-making skills
• Skilled in applying applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Skilled in monitoring campus facilities and grounds
• Skilled in investigating suspicious activity
• Skilled in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in operating applicable tools and equipment
• Skilled in using a computer and related software applications
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Ability to operate a motor vehicle (police patrols); light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) daily. Heavy lifting moving police equipment (20 –50 pounds); Very heavy lifting to perform arrest or for rescues (over 50 pounds). Physical agility to respond to a scene quickly. Ability to qualify with department firearms. Incumbents may be exposed to extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement: Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package including:

• Health care (medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement including deferred compensation plans
• Life insurance including long-term and short-term disability
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
• Professional development
• And much more!