Sworn Police Officer

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Job Description
** Job Summary
** As the first point of contact between students, staff, faculty and the Campus Police Department, act in a professional manner when dealing with persons on the phone and in person. When engaged in Patrol Officer functions, focus on community engagement activities. Strive to develop a relationship with the campus community. Foster relationships by employing different strategies including programs and services that will engage relationship building.

Work in a non-police role and help the department with development of new activities as well as help out in current events. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
* Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
*** Essential Functions
*** Staff College events to help maintain safety for attendees (as assigned).
* Help direct outside departments when they are called onto campus for service.
* May assist in medical response if currently certified in CPR/First Responder.
* During patrols of campus report any problems that you may come across to on-duty Officers and fill out work orders for FM if needed.
* Inspect and report lighting problems on campus.
* Attend all department mandated trainings and staff meetings as required.
* Follow department chain of command for notifications and guidance.
* Maintain confidentiality of department information, records, reports, and logs.
* Become familiar with department policies and procedures.
* Maintains an alert, attentive demeanor for the duration of assigned shift.
* Assist and participate in community engagement activities (as assigned).
* Employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
** Other Functions
*** Answer incoming phone lines and provide appropriate assistance to those calls.
* Assist walk in traffic when the situation dictates.
* Periodically monitor numerous security cameras.
* Promptly answer emergency department phone lines.
* Monitor Fire & Trouble alarms and dispatch appropriate personnel.
* Accurately log all department calls for service, officer activity, assistance provided into the department’s computer system.
* Make notifications to College officials and other agencies during emergency and non-emergency situations.
* Maintain certification on the use of any State or Federal Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS).
* Support and uphold the department’s mission and community-poling philosophy.
* Provide foot, bicycle, vehicle, or other types of patrol to maintain constant observation of the campus property.
* Check and secure campus building to help prevent crimes from occurring.
* Open buildings or rooms as assigned.
* Provide walking escorts and lockouts for members of the College community.
* Provide non-emergency medical transports via College vehicle (when authorized) to Cooley Dickinson Hospital or other medical appointments.
* All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
*** Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
*** Be a sworn police officer - must be POST certified
* Minimum of a High School diploma.
* Previous dispatching experience is preferable.
* Must have a valid driver’s license. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
* Must hold or be able to obtain shortly after hire CPR and First Responder Certification.
* Must be able to hold a License to Carry firearms (LTC).
* Must be able to pass a criminal and work background check, and a…