Police Officer I, II, or III

Job Description:

The SUU Police Department seeks to fill positions for Police Officer I, II, or III based on the qualifications of the applicants.

Provide for the safety and protection of all faculty, staff, students and guests at university events and functions. Assures compliance of university policies and state, local and federal law.

Rotating schedule 24/7, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required. On call, response within 20 minutes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assures compliance of university policies and all state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
2. Responsible for the safety and protection of individuals on campus or at events and functions of the university, and the security of university physical facilities.
3. Responsible for crime prevention and detection by patrolling all areas of the university to ensure protection of people and property. Patrolling on foot, bike or by car.
4. Assists in any public safety emergency on campus and maintains a working relationship with off-campus public safety agencies.
5. Complies, writes and submits reports on activities.
6. Ensures a prompt response and proper disposition of all calls for service.
7. Complies and is familiar with department and university policies and procedures.
   
8. Drives university owned vehicles.
9. Is identified as and serves as "necessary personnel" in the case of a campus/city emergency and therefore is expected to respond to campus emergencies nights, weekends and holidays. Essential Personnel, for emergency management purposes.
10. Participates in "shift work" scheduling and serves in an on-call capacity where the expected response time is 20 minutes.
11. Campus Security Authority for Clery Act purposes.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Police Officer I positions:

1. Must be P.O.S.T. certified.
2. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must be a US citizen and at least 21+ years of age upon hire.
4. Must be in excellent physical condition, and successfully complete Utah P.O.S.T. Physical Assessment Test, using the entry level standard.
5. Must be able to submit to a comprehensive background investigation and not have a criminal record, moral turpitude or jail able offense.
6. Must have a Utah drivers license and must have an excellent driving record upon hire.
7. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to follow detailed oral or written instructions.
8. Must have the ability to exercise important human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the university community.

Police Officer II positions: All qualifications as listed above for Police Officer I and

1. Must have 2 years of law enforcement experience, 1 year of University law enforcement experience and complete 2 areas of additional assignments or specialized training as selected and approved by the Chief of Police.

Police Officer III positions: All qualifications as listed above for Police Officer I and:

1. Must have 3 or more years of law enforcement experience, 1 year of University law enforcement experience and complete 3 areas of additional assignments or specialized training as selected and approved by the Chief of Police.
2. First line supervisor trained.

Preferred Qualifications

Police Officer I

1. Associate Degree in a related field.
2. 1 Years or more of Law Enforcement experience.

Police Officer II

1. Associate Degree in a related field.
2. Certification in Taser, Radar, Firearms, Intoxilyzer.
3. CPR and First Aid, Bike Patrol, Event Security.
4. Excellent writing skills.
5. Background in and experience with investigations.
6. First line supervisor
7. K9 Experience

Police Officer III

1. Associate Degree in a related field.
2. Certification in Taser, Radar, Firearms, Intoxilyzer.
3. CPR and First Aid, Bike Patrol, Event Security.
4. Excellent writing skills.
5. Background in and experience with investigations.
6. K9 Experience

Documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact Information for at least 3 professional references
• Law Enforcement training certificates, including POST certification

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