Police Officer

TITLE:  Police Officer                                                                                                                      DEPARTMENT:  University Police                                                           REPORTS TO:  VP Finance and Administration  EFFECTIVE DATE:  TBDEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time        EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt                                                   SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:Under minimum supervision, an essential employee responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with university policies.  Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment.  Investigates and documents crimes/incidents, documents, and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Patrol university property in a vehicle, on foot, or bicycle to provide security and law enforcement.Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.Obtains information needed and completes collision reports, criminal reports, and criminal citations.Processes evidence prepares court cases and provides legal testimony.Assist Patrol Sergeant with scheduling and approving reports.Train new, inexperienced Police Officers.Perform campus patrol, victim/witness assistance, or as crime prevention officer.Operates equipment such as vehicles, radar, emergency equipment, and breath alcohol analyzers.May provide first aid services until medical assistance arrives.Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.  OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy and at least 10 years experience as a patrol officer.State of Kentucky Certified Law Enforcement Officer or eligibility for certification by the waiver.Possession of a valid Kentucky operator’s license.             KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:    Skill in the use of first aid proceduresAbility to write reports containing technical informationAbility to understand and follow specific instructions and proceduresAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to complete moderately complex administrative paperworkAbility to gather and organize legal evidenceSkill in completing collision and criminal investigationsAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsSkill in operating police equipmentAbility to provide legal depositions and testimonyKnowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and university policies  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to continuously stand or walk.Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.