What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer PT position at Samford University?
Location : Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type : Staff Part Time
Job Number : FY2500331
Division : FBAS for Staff
Department : STA-Dir of Public Safety & Emerg Mgt
Opening Date : 10 / 21 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
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Description
The Samford University Department of Public Safety (SU-DPS) is a fully-functioning police agency which provides for 24 / 7 / 365 law enforcement services to the greater campus community. Sworn police officers are vital members of the agency in ensuring a safe and secure campus community. Police officers provide all types of law enforcement functions to include, but are not limited to the following : providing preventative policing patrol, responding to service calls for law-enforcement related assistance, filing incident / offense reports, performing investigations, providing positive campus engagement, and assisting other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Job Duties
- Complete required reports (incidents / offense, accidents or any other reports as needed).
- Respond to calls for service (provide jump starts & lock outs) or other significant incidents occurring on University property.
- May be required to appear in an administrative or court hearings as deemed necessary.
- Conduct follow-up investigations and prepare written reports as may be required.
- Communicate effectively with the public during routine and unusual situations.
- Assist the shift supervisor with monthly in-service training.
- Perform or assist in the performance of risk assessments relating to departmental responsibilities by buildings and grounds for safety hazards.
- Assist with University deposits and escorts, if necessary.
- Maintain liaison with University officials, law enforcement and fire departments to promote the safety and security of the University.
- Provide location directions to citizens as required.
- Prepare court documents for hearings as necessary.
- Prepare monthly activity reports.
- Lock, unlock and secure buildings and facilities.
- Provide preventative patrol, direct traffic, and setup and remove barricades / cones for special events and emergencies.
- Secure main gate at night and check identity of all individuals entering the campus via the southwest gate.
- Enforce parking regulations.
- Report threatening weather conditions and assist in the notification of all campus personnel.
- Serve as departmental dispatcher as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
This position involves a considerable amount of shift work.
Qualifications
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you hold a current Alabama Peace Officer's Standards and Training Commission (APOST) certification?
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Do you have current, valid driver's license?
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