Police Officer

Salary : $23.85 Hourly

Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type : Non-Ex Staff FT Public Safety

Job Number : 999346

Division : Police / Support Services

Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2024

Description

Protects students, faculty, staff, visitors and University of Central Missouri property. Officers enforce state statutes, city ordinances, University rules and regulations, and policies of University of Central Missouri. Helps to ensure that University of Central Missouri maintains an atmosphere that is supportive of the educational process.

Examples of Duties

Maintain constant radio or telephone availability with Communications Center, present positive public relations attitude, and utilize effective patrol techniques to : - 30%

• Provide protection and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
• Patrol assigned areas and conduct security checks of all University owned property, including campus buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and remote locations such Pertle Springs, the farm and the airport : officers have keys to all University buildings and departments.
• Authorize and provide entrance to University property during and after regular business hours.
• Entrance after business hours requires the officer to independently evaluate each situation.
• Enforce traffic ordinances, maintain traffic control, and investigate traffic accidents throughout campus.
• Handle pedestrian traffic flow for safety of students between class sessions.
• Activate special security procedures during periods of University shutdown.

Identify any violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws by individuals and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, including advisement, conflict resolution, or possible arrest. Such action is generally initiated by the officer on site. - 20%

Identify any safety and / or traffic hazards and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, including notification to other authorities (fire dept., emergency equipment) and issuance of tickets. - 15%

Conduct follow-up investigations into violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws as requested by supervisor, and prepare accurate and detailed reports as needed. - 15%

Maintain state license through mandatory training and continuing education. - 5%

Provide protection and crowd control at University functions, including athletic events, concerts, and special events. Provide protection for visiting dignitaries. - 5%

Assist other police and public safety agencies as needed. - 5%

Typical Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Supplemental Information

Physical / Environmental Factors :

This position does require a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and psychological evaluation.

Special Instructions :

Full-time benefits-eligible position : Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions : Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions : Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include :

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Have you completed 60 hours of college credit?

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