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To perform duties of a patrolling, protective and policing nature in an assigned area in a building and/or other premises at the University of Rhode Island, guarding them, their contents and their occupants against hazards, such as accident, injury, damage, fire, theft, and trespass; and to do work as required.

To perform duties of a patrolling, protective and policing nature in an assigned area in a building and/or other premises at the University of Rhode Island. To make periodic tours of inspection of buildings and/or premises. To be responsible for the enforcement of the Parking and Traffic Regulations of the University of Rhode Island. To be responsible for the enforcement of the Traffic Laws of the State of Rhode Island as they apply to the University. To give directions and routine information to the public regarding the location of offices and/or parking facilities. To cooperate with the Enforcement Section of the Public Safety Department, the state and local police on investigations involving the Parking and Traffic Regulations of the University and/or the Traffic Laws of the State of Rhode Island. To operate a dispatch center performing such tasks as communication by radio and telephone; to monitor safety systems; to give information to the public; to maintain a continuous log of all activity and to perform simple filing and clerical duties related to completing forms; reports and the logging of pertinent information. To do related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the practices, methods and responsibilities of patrolling, protective and police work as applied to the protection of life and property; a familiarity with law provisions and limitations respecting such work; the ability to meet and to handle people in a manner conducive to orderly behavior; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: the completion of high school. Experience: Such as may been gained through: employment in a position involving responsibility for the protection of persons or property in a campus setting, or experience obtained in any other public or private protective agency. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Must successfully complete an approved first aid training program within six months of hire, and must, thereafter, maintain current certification as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Must possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island driver’s license. No person shall be appointed temporary, probationary, or permanent until they shall have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating in writing.