Police Officer

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** DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position will remain open until filled.
** This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.
This position will work the second shift (3pm-11pm) and may require working additional and/or different shifts when needed.
The DePauw Police Officer is a fully sworn law enforcement officer per Indiana code 21-17-5. Officers provide for the overall safety and security of the university community and its properties. Officers must complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Certification and maintain their certification annually. DePauw Police Officers are charged with enforcing federal and state laws, as well as University policies.

Officers provide proactive patrols, respond to calls for service and to emergencies, as well as provide educational programming to provide for a safe campus environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Reasonable Accommodations Statement  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)  
• Enforce the established rules and regulations of DePauw University and the Laws of the State of Indiana within the primary jurisdiction of the DePauw Police Department, including traffic and parking regulations.  
• Conduct pro-active mobile and foot patrols of University owned buildings, facilities, common areas and streets, and identifying and acting upon vulnerabilities in an effort to maximize the safety and security of faculty/staff, students, visitors and assets.  
• Respond to criminal and non-criminal complaints/incidents and initiate appropriate action. Conduct investigations of incidents which occur within the primary jurisdiction and within the extended jurisdiction as policy dictates.  
• Officers may arrest, without process, all persons who within view commit any offense, as defined and stipulated in the Indiana Criminal Code  
• Document criminal and related non-criminal incidents, using established reporting procedures and forms. Prepare written cases for University Community Standards and the Criminal Justice system when necessary.  
• Assist the University community by providing emergency services when needed as well as assisting with public relations services such as information, access, escorts, vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts.  
• Provide security, traffic control and aid in emergency readiness at various events as needed.  
• Provide or partner to provide safety education/awareness programs for University constituents.  
• Maintain a proficiency of knowledge regarding the University’s Security Technology initiatives, including aiding in the routine inspection for proper operation.  
• Assist with performance evaluations and staff development, including training needs and aptitude at daily tasks.  
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  Competency Statement(s)  
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.  
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.  
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.  
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.  
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.  
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.  
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.  
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.  
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