What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title
Police Officer
Job Grade
PS22H
Division
Business and Finance
College/Dept
Public Safety
Department
Law Enforcement
Requisition Number
2023-00349
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Yes
Pay Information
$70,392-$91,999/year
Pay Schedule
Hourly
FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
A University Police Officer will perform general and varied police work in the protection of life and property through overall security measures and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The police officer will have the responsibility to perform routine police assignments received from a dispatcher or a police supervisor. General duties will consist of routine patrol, case investigation, traffic regulation, and crime prevention efforts. The police officer must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies, conducting investigations, and determining the appropriate outcome to such case investigations. Employees may receive special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually acquired through experience as a police officer. Will be required to assist other personnel of the police department in conduction investigations, interviews, interrogations, searches, arrests, referrals, along with associated documentation. Assignments and instruction are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection, and discussion.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Patrol University Property
Duties:
Patrols University property (including buildings, parking lots, and open areas) and surrounding areas as assigned by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate, and apprehend persons committing crimes or unlawful activities. (E)
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Responds and Investigates
Duties:
Responds to and investigates any call for service, belated or “in progress” including, but not limited to alarms, burglaries, larcenies, assaults, and alcohol/drug related crimes. (E)
Responds to medical calls, renders first aid, and arranges for emergency medical treatment. (E)
Responds to medical calls, renders first aid, and arranges for emergency medical treatment. (E)
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Investigations
Duties:
Conducts accident investigations. Conducts criminal civil investigations to gather, document, and preserve evidence; writes criminal and civil incident reports. Counsels, detains, cites, and/or arrests members of the public responsible for criminal activity and makes appropriate dispositions; transports to detoxification, mental health, or medical facilities, or books into jail or youth detention facilities. (E)
Prepares complete, concise and accurate case file documentation of investigations including referrals, citations, reports, and court documents. Provides documentation to appropriate state, federal and local agencies as required by law. (E)
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Assist Employees, Students and General Public
Duties:
Answers questions from students, employees and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents or services. (E)
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other Duties
Duties:
Provides traffic and crowd control; responds to life threatening situations; provides non-police related support services as needed, such as locking and unlocking buildings and facilities, call-outs of maintenance, grounds, custodial, academic and administrative personnel for incidents occurring during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. (E)
Implements district emergency preparedness plan including emergency evacuation plans, secures perimeters, coordinates fire, medical, communication, utilities, and other emergency services. (E)
Attends mandatory department training to maintain required police standards to include (but not limited to) firearms range, defensive tactics, motor vehicle pursuit, and criminal law. (E)
Transports/delivers items to various locations as assigned. (E)
Responds to subpoenas; and testifies in Municipal, Superior, and Federal court as required; operates law enforcement computer systems. (E)
Special assignments such as, but not limited to, emergency disaster planning, cadet program, evidence and property, crime prevention, gangs, detective, parking maintenance, or specific granted funded assignments. (E)
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
N/A
Required License/Certification
Must be able to successfully complete the Basic Police Certification course in the State of Nebraska within 6 months of employment.
Valid Nebraska driver’s license required.
Required Additional Qualifications:
Ability of cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others while analyzing the situations quickly and objectively, often without oversight or supervision, to determine the proper course of action to be taken.
Preferred Education
College degree
Preferred Experience
N/A
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Yes
Drug Screen
Yes
Salary : $70,392 - $91,999
