Police Officer

Overview

To maintain the security and safety of students, faculty, and staff. Patrol college and maintain security of buildings and grounds.

Officer (Part-Time)

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $24.97/hr

Employee category:
Staff

Department:
College Police

Reports to:

Chief of College Police

FLSA status:
Non-Exempt

Job Code: FF025PT
NOFF

Location:

Any KCKCC location

• Provide a safe secure environment for students, staff, and guests on campus.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, staff, and community members.
• Help to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.
• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide a safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, and others.
• Regulate students’ behavior on campus, restrooms, and other open areas.
• Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or other police when necessary.
• Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.
• Investigate, review, and report to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of the law.
• Patrol and confront unauthorized people for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.
• Assist other law enforcement officers as directed by KCKCCPD.
• Follow KCKCC policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints filed with law enforcement have been forwarded through the chain of command.
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by KCKCCPD.
• Observe and report violations of safety and health codes.
• Demonstrate problem solving and responsible decision-making skills.
• Maintain and project professional appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Patrol and set up for school events as assigned.
• Assume fire/tornado alarm evacuation responsibilities as assigned by KCKCCPD.
• Submit work orders as needed.
• Perform other tasks as may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor and/or KCKCC Chief of Police.

• Thorough knowledge of Kansas criminal and traffic statutes.
• Thorough knowledge of College and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of campus buildings and grounds.
• Operational knowledge of report writing and computer-aided systems, including dispatch, fire, camera, and door access systems used by College Police.
• Strong observational skills to detect criminal activity and suspicious behavior, along with the physical ability to safely apprehend offenders.
• Knowledge of appropriate first responder procedures to effectively respond to criminal activity and emergencies, including fires, tornadoes, and other events that may threaten the campus community.
• Ability to patrol campus grounds by foot, bicycle, or vehicle; conduct security checks; monitor security cameras; lock and unlock facilities; and provide security services during events to ensure campus safety.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding law enforcement and College information.
• Must possess the qualifications required to obtain state certification; preference given to applicants who are currently state certified.
• Ability to successfully complete police academy training within one year of appointment (if not already state certified).
• Ability to successfully complete a Field Training Officer (FTO) program, which may last up to 12 weeks.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience or training in a security related area or a combination of education and tested experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clear motor vehicle record.

• Evidence of private security or public police experience including knowledge of school and local laws (including search and seizure).
• Evidence of completion in college-level courses in security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice.
• Evidence of knowledge of universal hygiene…