"Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only)"

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the primary responsibilities of a Police Officer are to protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and other criminal activity. The incumbent enforces laws and traffic/parking regulations; apprehends violators; provides general information and assistance to the public, and assists in investigations.

• Patrols campus buildings and grounds by foot, bicycle, electric vehicle, motorcycle, and patrol car; control crowds during assemblies or disturbances; and guards property.
• Utilizes a community-policing approach to engage with the campus community to create partnerships that implement a problem-solving approach to reduce crime and build trust.
• Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace; gathers evidence; makes arrests and appears in court as required.
• Works assignments include a wide range of activities including emergency response, traffic control, and enforcement, providing crime prevention programs, administering first aid to injured persons, and providing other policing tasks as required.
• Patrols the campus by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot for criminal activity, traffic and parking violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.