University of Delaware
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which
encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women,
Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice
of Non-Discrimination can be found at
http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
Job No: 503889
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Public Safety, Security, & Emergency
Services, Full Time
PAY GRADE: 32ECONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Under limited supervision, performs police patrol work. The principal emphasis is on enforcing the laws of the State of Delaware, City of Newark and University rules and regulations; investigating crimes, traffic accidents and other safety-related matters and taking corrective and/or enforcement action as required; independent judgment is required in interpreting University policy in accordance with established laws, regulations and procedures; requires the exercise of tactful and assertive…
interpersonal communication skills.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Depending on divisional assignment, the following are
typical:
- Conducts high visibility patrols of the campus, either on foot
or by vehicle, to ensure the security of facilities and the safety
of students, staff and visitors; prevents and deters crime by
observation and confrontation of unusual circumstances and
individuals; notifies supervisors of security defects; locks or
unlocks buildings;
- Responds to, initiates investigation into, and reports crimes
or incidents in violation of State law, City code or University
rules which impact on the safety of the University community;
- Takes enforcement action and makes apprehensions as required;
completes all necessary documentation including preparation of
summonses or warrants, affidavits, reports, referrals and arrest
paper work; notifies supervisors of all enforcement related
actions;
- Preserves crime scenes, collects and preserves evidence;
identifies and interviews witnesses, suspects and victims of
criminal incidents; assists other law enforcement officers in
investigations;
- Prepares and presents or assists in presentation of cases in
courts or other official proceedings;
- Performs traffic direction and crowd control duties as
assigned;
- Renders first aid; transports sick, injured or otherwise
disabled persons;
- Assists visitors, students and staff by providing information,
directions and assistance;
- Supervises other police officers, security officers and/or
miscellaneous wage and/or student employees;
- Participates in training and certification sessions;
- Inputs, searches and modifies appropriate computerized criminal
justice information systems;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- 30 college credits, approved military, corrections experience
or COPT certification preferred.
- Some college work in criminal justice, political science or the
social sciences preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with
people of all ages and diverse backgrounds; or any equivalent
combination of education and experience which provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
- Must be able to be commissioned as a Police Officer for the
University of Delaware (this requires successful completion of
mandatory police training in the State of Delaware or equivalent
training acceptable to the Delaware Council on Police Training
within the first year of employment *).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test as well as a
battery of pre-employment tests designed to measure mental skills,
motor skills, writing skills and physical fitness and agility
applicable to law enforcement officers and a comprehensive
background investigation including driving records, financial
status and criminal history;
- Successful completion of mandatory police training in the State
of Delaware or equivalent training acceptable to the Delaware
Council on Police Training within the first year of employment is
required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States
citizen
* When essential for operational purposes, the University of
Delaware reserves the right to require credentials necessary to be
commissioned as a Police Officer in the State of Delaware upon
employment.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and
scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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