University Police Officers

Job Description

• Enforces university regulations, and city and state laws as they apply on university property and designated areas
• Performs routine tasks as assigned using existing procedures, practices, techniques, etc.
• Patrols, inspects, supervises, responds to, etc. routine Institutional Safety and/or police operations
• Performs standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems and/or correct standard, routine issues
• Conducts preliminary investigations, collecting and preserving evidence, etc.
• Has limited impact on own work team
• Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet established deadlines
• Exchanges straightforward information
• Develops working relationships with various teams/parties
• Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity to audience/situation

Key Responsibilities:

• Work rotating shifts operating police vehicles or conducting foot patrol throughout assigned geographical areas, observing for criminal activity or other incidents requiring police intervention
• Speaks informally on a continuing basis with citizens concerning local ordinances, state laws, and police related subjects to assist in resolving their particular problem in cooperation with the Department
• Answers calls regarding service, illness, accidents, disturbances, crime, or distress and provides necessary assistance
• Conducts after hour security checks of university buildings and property
• Responds to in-progress or recent criminal incidents to apprehend violators, restore, or maintain public safety and obtain pertinent information for subsequent investigations. May use necessary physical force to subdue suspected criminals
• Makes pedestrian/vehicle stops to question suspects of ordinance/statute violations.  Interview victims, witnesses, and actual or suspected subjects in criminal incidents.
• Writes a variety of narrative reports on incidents, information, traffic stops and accidents
• May serve as field training officer for new personnel
• Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities
• Keeps in contact with the public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police operations activities; and frequently attends training programs to enhance job knowledge and performance
• Dispatch and assist with information disbursement
• Provide crime prevention programs to the campus community

Supervision Received:

• Work independently, under general supervision, and cooperatively with coworkers within procedures and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Missouri operator’s license
• Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced levels of education and safe driving record without violations, summonses, and arrests.
• 30 college credit hours from accredited college or university OR 2 years federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years’ experience as full-time POST certified peace officer

Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $21.47 hourly.  

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. 

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. 
 

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