Minimum Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED • POST Certification required in the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course • Ability to multi-task various duties at one time • The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including for the purposes of emergency response • The ability to walk, run, jump, navigate a variety of terrains, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time • The ability to perform arrests, forcibly, if necessary and reasonable, requiring proficiency in the use of handcuffs, other physical restraints, defensive tactics, less lethal and intermediate weapons, and firearms • The ability to handle situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect for the rights of others • The ability to physically check buildings, and lock or unlock facilities as needed to support the operations of the university • The ability to develop and maintain positive police-community relations • The ability to speak about crime prevention, awareness, and education to a variety of campus audiences • The ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions • The ability to perform rescue and evacuation functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, to include traffic control and direction, removing persons from dangerous situations, and facilitating the evacuation of campus facilities • The ability to use radio systems to dispatch and receive calls for service • Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, campus regulations, and college policies and procedures.
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved, by interviewing witnesses and victims gathering information and evidence and securing crime scenes.