Police Officer - Warrensburg, United States - University of Central Missouri

Description

Position Information

Position Title

Police Officer

Working Title

Police Officer

Department

600210-Police/Support Services

Pay Rate

$21.75/hour

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Nonexempt

Position Number

997750

Classification

CJS12

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions:

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .

Completed UCM online application for employment required.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Varies as the department is 24/7/365

Bargaining Unit

No

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

02/27/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

Protects students, faculty, staff, visitors and University of Central Missouri property. Officers enforce state statutes, city ordinances, University rules and regulations, and policies of University of Central Missouri. Helps to ensure that University of Central Missouri maintains an atmosphere that is supportive of the educational process.

Education & Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent, Credit Hours (Specify hours below)

Other Education & Formal Training

Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study: Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
Some college credit hours is preferred.

Computer Skills

Word-Processing

Experience

Missouri Police Officer Licensed or currently enrolled in the police academy; Preferred

Other Experience

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Police background check, Criminal History check, Fingerprinting, Driver's license, Missouri license required

Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

-Must obtain and maintain Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training ( POST ) license as mandated by state law.
-Must attend and successfully pass the basic Police Academy as prescribed by Missouri Department of Public Safety for state police officers.
-Minimum 21 years of age at time of appointment.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

-Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University students, employees, and volunteers, as well as, other law enforcement and public safety agencies.
-Ability to apply complex laws and court decision to situations and people in conflict.
-Ability to deal courteously and authoritatively with the public.
-Ability to hear and discern radio traffic.
-Must pass and maintain qualification courses with issue pistol and shotgun.
-Must be physically able to perform defensive tactic skills after being trained (i.e., unilateral vascular neck restraint, handgun retention, handcuffing techniques, and defensive tactics).
-Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
-Knowledge of University regulations preferred.
-Knowledge of effective law enforcement practices, methods, procedures, and standards.
-Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of police equipment and law enforcement.
-Knowledge of UCM physical grounds and facilities, including building plans, mechanical access, roof access, and safety routes preferred.

Specify sensory abilities:

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to heights, Exposure to loud noises, Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs

Other Physical & Environmental Factors

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:

Uniform required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Other Special Working Conditions

-Inclement weather conditions.
-Potentially life threatening situations.
-Work in cramped patrol car.

Ability to Keyboard

No keyboarding test required.

Special Qualifications:

Post-offer physical exam required.

Other Special Qualifications

-Interview process includes entrance exam and oral review board.
-Post offer psychological exam required.
-Post offer Computer Voice Stress Analyzer exam (lie detector).
-No prior criminal convictions.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? (Open Ended Question)
2. International students on an F1or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
   • Yes
   • No

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume