PSO1 - Campus Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : The Public Safety Officer for Dillard University’s Police Department conducts interior and exterior unarmed or armed patrols;

locks and unlocks buildings; provides safety escorts; and, provides stationary post coverage.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : (Note : Only the following two criteria one education and one experience will be used for screening qualified applicants.)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Must obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification within 360 days from date of hire, and must maintain certification as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Driver’s License and must meet the Dillard

University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become an authorized driver.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY : (Note : The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants but may be considered in the final decision selection process of candidates interviewed.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain a residential telephone number which must be listed with the department.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to carry and / or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. 6. Availability to work overtime, as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : (Note : The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants and may not be used in lieu of minimum qualifications stated above.)

1. None

UNIVERSITY WIDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

An incumbent assigned this classification will perform some or all of the following universal essential functions approximately 95 percent of his / her time :

UNIVERSAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

TYPICAL % ALLOCATION

Patrol

Interior and exterior preventive foot patrol of campus buildings

Performance Standards : Must adhere to local, state, and federal statutes as well as DUPD policies and procedures, and departmental schedules and guidelines.

25% of Job

Safety & Security

• Provide safety escorts to members of university community and its guests
• Provide stationary security post coverage, including but not limited to signing vehicular and pedestrian traffic onto the campus at the ingress points.

Performance Standards : All tasks are performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

70% of Job

Other Responsibility

Available to work overtime, as needed.

Performance Standards : Perform other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

5% of Job

Total Essential Percentage Allocation for All Essential Functions

100%

UNIVERSAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

• Completes all assigned duties by established deadline and in accordance with established or defined protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Apprises supervisor of issues that might impeded timely completion of assigned duties and / or departmental projects.
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion at all times and maintains cooperative working relationships with both internal and external constituencies and co workers.
• Exhibits a willingness to perform other duties as requested or required efficiently and timely.
• Complies with all policies and procedures as stipulated in the Dillard University Employee Handbook.

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DILLARD UNIVERSITY POLICE

DEPARTMENT (DUPD) POSITIONS OCCUPIED BY UNARMED POLICE PERSONNEL.

Officers will be exposed to working for long periods of time day or night, often alone, in unpleasant weather and other hazardous situations which will require continuous attention to safe working and operating procedures.

Officers will periodically be exposed to the possibility of physical injury, traffic hazards, exposure to biological and chemical substances, and other hazards caused by man or nature.

Officers will be required to work any shift or day of the week depending upon departmental needs. Periodically, work hours may be extended beyond the normal work day to accomplish the necessary work.

Officers may be periodically ordered in to work to assist in handling emergency situations involving national and natural disasters, traffic and other hazards, special activities, or court testimony.

Officers must possess and maintain the physical strength, agility, stamina, and mental condition to perform the essential job functions for the position of Public Safety Officer.

Officers must be sufficiently physically and mentally sound so as not to be impaired as it relates to the officer’s ability to perform any essential function of the job.

Officers must have the visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to safely operate firearms, emergency vehicles, and departmental equipment;

to identify individuals, describe clothing and vehicles; detect danger; read license plates and addresses either in daytime or at night time under various lighting conditions.

Officers must possess aural capability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to understand personal, radio, and telephonic conversations in quiet and noisy environments.

Must also have the capability to determine the locations of vehicles or persons in distress from the sounds emanating from them.

Under normal and stressful situations, officers must be capable of communicating orally in the English language in such a manner as to clearly transmit information via the police radio, telephone, public address system, or direct conversation.

Officers must have and maintain emotional stability and the ability to control stress and react positively in stressful situations.

Officers must be consistently capable of using good judgment and common sense while handling situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officers, agencies, the campus community, and general public.

Officers must consistently make sound decisions, follow orders and interact positively with others in a manner that fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

The items listed herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of functions, conditions, and requirements that may exist and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.

The omission of specific elements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

The job description is subject to change as the needs of the department and requirements of the job change.