POLICE OFFICER Part Time

POLICE OFFICER – Limited Part Time up to 44 weeks per year Performs a variety of routine and complex police/public safety work consisting of preventative patrol, community policing activities, criminal investigations, vehicle crash investigations, enforcement of Federal and State Statutes, enforcement of Valparaiso University Rules & Regulations, traffic control activities, safety checks, event and site security, responding to medical and fire calls, providing emergency response to community member requests, as well as performing all other police/public safety functions within the Valparaiso University Campus. Must support the mission of Valparaiso University and the Valparaiso University Police Department to ensure the safety, security, well‑being, and retention of the university’s students, faculty, staff, guests, and property. Major Responsibilities Patrol the Valparaiso University Campus and nearby city streets on foot, bicycle, ATV, or in a police vehicle to preserve law and order, prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime, aid citizens in need, and note and report situations which endanger the health, safety, and convenience of the campus community. Answer calls for service, investigate complaints impartially, and respond to incidents. Investigate crimes, campus rules and regulation violations, legally arrest persons, or issue state and campus citations; participate in prosecutions or campus judicial processes and work with the campus community in an effort to reduce crime. Provide campus policing services such as safety programming, bank details, Clery reporting, funeral escorts, animal control, medical and fire assistance, motorist assists, and other services. Perform security protection and traffic control for various events and activities on and near campus, including uniform and undercover details. Complete all required reports accurately and in a timely manner. Required Knowledge and Skills Hold an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification or equivalent law enforcement academy/experience. Ability to adapt to changes and perform duties under life‑threatening or high‑stress environments. Minimum of a high school education. Maintain a current driver’s license. Major logical and/or critical thinking to solve problems and interpret instructions. Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing, with the police department, campus community, and the general public. Operation of tools and equipment. Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, campus policies, rules and regulations, and department procedures (SOPs); perform work requiring good physical condition; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors; exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; follow verbal and written instructions; learn campus and nearby geography. Maintain mental capacity to continue ongoing training and expand skill level, exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful and/or dangerous circumstances. Evaluate various options, including life and death decisions. Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to armed and/or dangerous persons, dangerous animals, communicable diseases, hazards of emergency driving, hazardous materials, natural and man‑made disasters. Capable of working holidays, weekends, and shift work. Authority and Responsibility To protect life and property; the patrol officer will enforce Federal Law, Indiana State Statutes, and the Valparaiso University Policy, Rules, and Regulations. This may include performing investigations, detaining, restraining, and/or arresting subjects, temporarily committing a person to a health facility, and/or making life or death decisions in the line of duty. Administrative decisions are made by VUPD command staff, not by patrol police officers. Police vehicles, police radios, radar, TASER, alarms, handguns, rifles, shotguns, batons, handcuffs, pepper spray, first aid equipment, personal computer (including a variety of software packages), and telephone. Confidential Data Police officers must maintain confidentiality, as they will be exposed to law‑enforcement sensitive records. Confidential data includes all police records such as criminal records, requests for services, traffic information, juvenile records, domestic abuse complaints, child abuse complaints, employee personnel files, and all written and computerized records. Legal and internal controls govern the release of any information from the Police Department. Note Valparaiso University Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Part‑Time Police Officer. The position is uniform patrol. Applicants must be certified police officer in Indiana or have completed another state academy that is transferable to Indiana. Applicants must be able to perform all police patrol officer duties and tasks, work all shifts, weekends, and holidays, and maintain a current driver’s license. This position has the opportunity to become Full Time in the future All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valparaiso University