Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The work of the commissioned police officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws, ordinances, and University policies. Duties normally consist of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation. Police officers also may be assigned duties as Corporals, detectives, evidence technicians, field training officers, firearms instructors, RAD instructors or special response team officers. Work involves an element of personal danger. The employee must be able to exercise sound independent judgment under stress. Assignments may include work on special tasks, which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge possessed by the officer. Work assignments can be general or specific and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Crime Prevention and Investigation Performs preventive patrol in assigned beat. Continually observes for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance, etc. Becomes and remains familiar with patrol beats, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, potential problem areas. Conducts security inspections and surveys of buildings and businesses and makes recommendations regarding security, etc. Makes presentations to groups and individuals on subjects related to the job's tasks and functions. Handles complaints made by the public. Observes, detects and investigates violations of laws ordinances and University policies and documents those actions for future use. Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders. Conducts searches of person, vehicles, places and things. Identifies and arrests offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees. Seeks and serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents. Assists prosecutors in the preparation of cases for trial. Appears and testifies in court, juvenile hearings, at deposition sessions and similar proceedings. Enforces traffic and parking laws, including driving under the influence detection and apprehension. Controls, regulates and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Investigates traffic accidents, including protecting the scene, aiding the injured, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, preparing reports and diagrams. Assists disabled motorists. Miscellaneous Order Maintenance Deals with domestic disputes and other interpersonal and business contacts. Recognizes and corrects or reports public hazards such as gas leaks, traffic signals out of service, traffic obstructions and other safety hazards. Responds to specific requests for ambulance/fire service and assists as needed. Administers first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons. Investigates reports of lost and found property. Investigates reports of missing and found persons. Investigates animal complaints, including the humane disposition of severely injured animals. Directs and/or supervises civilian employees and the public at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc. Generally assists persons in distress. Organizational Support May perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone, computer terminal, radio), assisting persons at the public counter, processing reports. Conducts background investigations for prospective police applicants. Attends training as assigned. Develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with area of special instruction, expertise, etc. (Firearms qualification, evidence technician, juvenile law, criminal investigations). Trains new officers, reserve officers and other officers in areas of special skills or expertise. Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports on any and all activities engaged in. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Flexibility in schedule is required due to department staffing needs of 24x7x365 and holidays and weekends. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) - State of Missouri Work Experience: Certified Police Officer (1 Year) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license and good driving record are required for this position. More About This Job Motor Skills/Flexibility The police officer position requires the employee to have and maintain the physical and mental ability needed to: React and move rapidly from a sedentary to active condition in response to environmental situations or events. Assume a variety of bodily positions and postures necessary to employ available “cover and concealment” during a deadly force encounter. Climb stairs and walk for extended periods of time. Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and prudent manner (possess a Missouri driver’s license with less than five chargeable points). Successfully complete certified bicycle operator training and operate a bicycle. Successfully complete training in a variety of motorized vehicles (T-3, etc.) and operator motorized vehicles. Operate and qualify with the Department-issued firearms, utilizing both hands, as well as each hand individually. Operate office equipment, such as telephones, audio/visual devices, computer or workstation keyboards, calculators and security locking systems. Operate all equipment necessary for performing routine daily assignments, apprehending and processing criminals and conducting both criminal and traffic-related investigations. Operate/utilize all Department vehicle mounted equipment whether in a mobile or stationary mode. Administer first aid, to include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Perform required duties for extended periods of time while exposed to adverse conditions, to include time worked in excess of the normal daily duty shift and rotating shift work. Apprehend suspects to the extent of engaging in foot pursuits while summoning assistance and/or engaging in the necessary use of force. Adequately judge distances and estimate speed. Determine or estimate the point of origin of noise. Recognize/relate sound to situations based on frequencies or voice inflection within the normal range of human hearing. Employ the normal senses of touch and smell. Communication Skills The police officer position further requires the employee to have and maintain the physical and mental condition needed to: Reasonably identify and display basic non-verbal communications (body language). Effectively relate to or communicate with a variety of personality types during interpersonal contacts. Emotional Psychological Stability The police officer position requires the employee to have the emotional and psychological stability required to: Cope with and perform day-to-day duties under the principles of discipline. Maintain self-control when receiving constructive criticism and/or being ridiculed.Continue performing all required tasks at a professional level when faced with unpleasant circumstances. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Building Partnerships, Community Work, Customer Service, Leadership, Physical Abilities, Public Speaking, Relationship Building Grade G11-H Salary Range $27.21 - $43.56 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. 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