Police Officer

Southeast Missouri State University • Full-time • MO, US • 4d ago

Essential Functions:

Protects and serves the students, visitors, faculty, and staff of the Southeast Missouri State University campus
Patrols and protects the properties, buildings and grounds of campus
Investigates crimes for presentation to municipal and county attorneys for criminal prosecutions
Responds to requests for service and campus emergencies
Enforces student Code of Conduct and makes referrals to the Office of Student Conduct
Conducts patrols and makes routine security checks of campus buildings
Performs protective duties to provide police services in assigned areas of campus
Provides safety and crime prevention education for the campus community
Maintains a valid driver license
Maintains Post certification

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED; college coursework or degree a plus
Must be Missouri POST certified or have completed an approved academy training program and become Missouri POST certified by first day of employment
Must possess a valid Missouri driver license
Must be available to work any hours, rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays; subject to call in as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service and community policing philosophy
Demonstrated sound judgement in handling sensitive situations with tact, discretion and confidentiality
Must successfully pass all Assessments, Pre-Employment Testing, and Post-Offer Testing which at a minimum will include a criminal background check, polygraph exam and drug testing.
Must be 21 years of age, a United States citizen, with no felony convictions of moral turpitude, or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions. Failure to pass will result in the employment offer being revoked.