Campus Police Officer
Jefferson College
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Job summary
Jefferson College in Missouri seeks a Campus Police Officer to patrol campus, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and provide safety services to students, staff, faculty and visitors. The role involves traffic control, event support, and collaboration with local law enforcement.
Requires POST license and a high school diploma; prior experience is a plus. The position is full-time and open until filled.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- POST license required.
- Patrol and safety responsibilities on campus.
- Investigations and evidence handling as needed.
Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned area to deter crime and enforce regulations.
- Respond to emergency calls and dispatchers for various services.
- Conduct investigations and preserve evidence; prepare court cases.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on September 18.
Campus Police Officer
PIN 442000
This class is the first level in the Campus Police series. Incumbents patrol and inspect the campus and provide safety- and security-related services to all students, staff, faculty and visitors, as necessary. Responsibilities may include patrolling campus; responding to calls for assistance; performing investigation of incidents, collecting and preserving evidence; locking and unlocking facilities; monitoring security cameras; providing crowd control for events; directing traffic; issuing traffic citations; and maintaining records of all activities and issues. Incumbents may be assigned to monitor a specific facility, such as a parking garage or to a dispatch function.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid POST license.
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
- 1. Patrol Assigned area to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime; enforce college regulations, local ordinances and federal and state statutes. (B2)
- 2. Respond to emergency calls and dispatchers regarding a variety of services including illness; accidents; disturbances; crime and other acts against persons or property; animal control; and motorist assistance. (B2)
- 3. Conduct investigations of incidents as necessary; collect and preserve physical evidence; protect crime scenes; interview suspects, witnesses and victims. Prepare court cases and provide legal testimony. (B2)
- 4. Perform traffic control duties. Directing automobile and pedestrian traffic, parking patrol activities to maintain safety and efficient flow. (B2)
- 5. Assist federal, state, county, local law enforcement and emergency response agencies when dispatched or observed. (B2)
- 6. Take and write incident / accident reports. Prepare routine standardized crime reports. Perform data entry in automated reporting and criminal intelligence collection databases. (B2)
- 7. Provide safety training to faculty, staff, and students. Provide safety assessment and presentations to faculty, staff, and students. (B2)
- 8. Assist with college and community special events on and off the college property by providing law enforcement related services. (B2)
- 9. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.
- Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention;
- Applicable campus, local, State, and Federal laws and regulations;
- Investigation principles and practices;
- Report preparation techniques;
- Customer service principles;
- Computer operation and related software applications;
- Detailed knowledge of Federal and State Statues, County and Local Ordinances, and College Regulations;
- Detailed knowledge of Use of Force tactics and authorized use of lethal and non-lethal force techniques.
- Applying applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations;
- Monitoring campus facilities and grounds;
- Investigating suspicious activity;
- Maintaining records and preparing reports;
- Providing customer service;
- Operating applicable tools and equipment;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
- Firearms (Handgun, Rifle)
- Police Patrol Vehicle
- Police duty equipment (Phone, handcuffs, OC spray, Baton, Taser)
- Office equipment
- Evidence gathering equipment (Fingerprinting, camera, portable breath test, narcotics quick test kit)
- Vehicle assist tools (Lock out kit, jumper cables, flares, tire inflation compressor)
Physical Effort Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Division Campus Police (DIV)
Department Finance & Administration
$22.58
Full-time
S00688P
10/12/2026
09/10/2026
The position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on September 18.
It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programmes, or student activities.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the status of your POST License?
- Current
- Expired
- Revoked
- Suspended
- How many years of commissioned law enforcement experience do you have?
- 0-2
- 3-5
- Over 5 years
- What is your highest level of education?
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctoral degree
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