"Campus Police Officer"

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Department: University Police Administration

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Summary:

This is an entry level position with no previous experience required. AUPD covers all the costs of required training. The Campus Police Officer provides a safe and secure environment to all members of the American University Community by providing law enforcement services and emergency responses on all University property. The incumbent writes police 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.
   • 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 and obtains arrest warrants and testifies in court.
3. Community Liaison and Crime Prevention
   • Assists with community outreach efforts, presentations, and training. Supports and aids crime victims and connects them with resources.
   • 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.
   • Train other Police Officers in law enforcement techniques; other duties as assigned.

Competencies: Serving Customers. Supporting Coworkers. Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions. Thinking Broadly.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time. 40 hours per week. Non-Exempt.

Salary Range: $26.47-$31.77 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Less than 1 year of relevant experience. At least 21 years old. US Citizen. Permanent Driver’s License. Clear Criminal Record.

Benefits: AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.