"Patrol Agent I"

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

The Patrol Agent is primarily responsible to ensure safety and protects University property; executes appropriate action when dealing with problems, incidents, and/or safety hazards or concerns; and maintains accurate and current records.

Effectively patrols campus and monitors surrounding neighborhood activity; responds to call/ incidents, providing direction, guidance, and/or assistance, serving as liaison to and reporting information to KCPD. Thoroughly conducts investigations and takes control of situations when they arise. Enforces parking rules and regulations which include: patrolling the lots, identifying non-compliance, issuing tickets to violators, and removing non-authorized personnel. Maintains accurate and current records and files by updating log book, preparing written reports, and completing data entry. Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations. Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation). Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Actively participate in team and University meetings

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of one (1) year of security and/or law enforcement preferred. Military security experience is acceptable with proof of honorable discharge (DD214).
• Requires qualification for armed patrol agent commission issued by the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners.
• Valid driver's license, with driving record acceptable to standards set by KCU's commercial insurance carrier
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization and outside
• Demonstrate ability to make good judgments and independent decision
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively
• Ability to operate a Campus motor vehicle
• Light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) daily
• Must have the physical agility to adequately respond to an emergent scene or incident
• Environmental considerations: indivdiuals in this position may be exposed to extreme temperatures; low lighting; challenging behaviors
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions