Reserve Police Officer #00062149

Hiring Department

University Police

The University Police Department
provides safety and security services for students, employees, and visitors. The department conducts law enforcement, safety education, and
emergency preparedness activities in support of campus operations. Work involves patrol operations, response services, and coordination with
campus partners.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist full time officers
  operating police vehicles or conducting foot patrol throughout assigned geographical areas, observing for criminal activity or other
  incidents requiring police intervention
• Speaks informally on a continuing basis with citizens concerning local ordinances, state
  laws, and police related subjects to assist in resolving their particular problem in cooperation with the Department
• Answers calls
  regarding service, illness, accidents, disturbances, crime, or distress and provides necessary assistance
• Conducts after hour
  security checks of university buildings and property
• Responds to in-progress or recent criminal incidents to apprehend violators,
  restore, or maintain public safety and obtain pertinent information for subsequent investigations
• May use necessary physical force
  to subdue suspected criminals
• Makes pedestrian/vehicle stops to question suspects of ordinance/statute violations
• Interview
  victims, witnesses, and actual or suspected subjects in criminal incidents
• Writes a variety of narrative reports on incidents,
  information, traffic stops and accidents
• Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities
• Keeps in contact with
  the public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police operations activities; and frequently attends training
  programs to enhance job knowledge and performance
• Dispatch and assist with information disbursement
• Provide security during
  various events on campus

Supervision Received

Work independently, under general supervision, and
cooperatively with coworkers within procedures and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability

• Applies acquired
  skills to perform a range of activities for the job
• Continues to develop skills to perform routine
  activities

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21
• A valid
  Missouri operator’s license
• Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started
• Must be able to pass a physical and psychological exam before being hired
• Valid, Level 2 ballistic vest
• 9mm weapon
  and holster (successful candidates will be required to qualify with the weapon if selected)

Preferred
Qualifications

• 30 college credit hours from accredited college or university OR 2 years federal active-duty military
  service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years’ experience as full-time POST certified peace officer
• Advanced levels of education
  and safe driving record without violations, summonses, and arrests

Anticipated Hiring Range

The
anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $25.00 an hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors,
including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational
requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave,
health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan GGS 008
University Title: POLICE
OFFICER

To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal
applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in
the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The
University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA
accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.

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