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Police Officer

4 months ago


Frankfort, United States Kentucky State University Full time

Police Officer
FT NON EXEMPT-610002
Frankfort, KY, US

Requisition ID: 1476


TITLE: Police Officer

DEPARTMENT: University Police

REPORTS TO: VP Finance and Administration

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Under minimum supervision, an essential employee responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with university policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents crimes/incidents, documents, and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Patrol university property in a vehicle, on foot, or bicycle to provide security and law enforcement.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Obtains information needed and completes collision reports, criminal reports, and criminal citations.
Processes evidence prepares court cases and provides legal testimony.
Assist Patrol Sergeant with scheduling and approving reports.
Train new, inexperienced police officers.
Perform campus patrol, victim/witness assistance, or as crime prevention officer.
Operates equipment such as vehicles, radar, emergency equipment, and breath alcohol analyzers.
May provide first aid services until medical assistance arrives.
Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy and at least 10 years experience as a patrol officer.
State of Kentucky Certified Law Enforcement Officer or eligibility for certification by the waiver.
Possession of a valid Kentucky operator’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Skill in the use of first aid procedures
Ability to write reports containing technical information
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork
Ability to gather and organize legal evidence
Skill in completing collision and criminal investigations
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Skill in operating police equipment
Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony
Knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and university policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to continuously stand or walk.
Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.