Campus Police Officer

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College seeks a Campus Security Officer to patrol and inspect the campus, providing safety and security services to students, staff, faculty and visitors. The role requires responding to emergencies, enforcing laws and campus policies, and coordinating with internal and external partners to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, one year of specialized training, Missouri POST Class A license, U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of specialized or technical training required.
• Missouri POST Class A license required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus by foot or vehicle and monitor security cameras; ensure safety for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Respond to emergencies; provide first aid and coordinate with medical personnel as needed.
• Identify safety and conduct violations; investigate and enforce laws and campus policies.
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; direct traffic and issue citations.
• Coordinate with staff, faculty, and external agencies to support College operations.
• May conduct training sessions for probationary campus police officers and public safety officers.
• Maintain records, logs, and documentation; manage parking passes.
• Conduct investigations into violations of MCC policies; gather evidence and prepare reports for prosecution.
• Produce internal case status reports and provide feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol operations

Investigation basics

Report writing

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Court evidence handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Law enforcement software

Job description

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

Incumbents patrol and inspect the campus and provide safety and security related services to all students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Patrol the campus by foot or vehicle and conducts security checks; monitor security cameras; lock and unlock facilities; and provide security services during events, to identify suspicious activity and ensure student, staff, faculty, and visitor safety
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance; work may involve transmitting and receiving information, performing first aid, contacting medical personnel, providing advisement, resolving conflicts, arresting individuals, and enforcing applicable laws
• Identify safety and student-conduct violations; conduct investigations; and enforce City, State, and Federal laws, and campus policies and procedures
• Enforce traffic and parking ordinances, to include identifying safety/traffic hazards, directing traffic, issuing traffic citations, assisting motorists, escorting vehicles, and identifying unattended vehicles
• Coordinate with staff, faculty, and community groups, and other internal/external personnel, departments, and/or agencies to maintain effective working relations and facilitate College and the Police Department’s operations
• May conduct training sessions for probationary campus police officers and public safety officers
• Perform administrative duties to include maintaining records, logs, and documentation of activities and incidents; assigning parking passes; providing general and specific information; and inspecting equipment for proper functioning
• Participate in campus training for students, faculty and staff, conduct investigations in traffic accidents, criminal violations of law, and local ordinances, by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, and prepare appropriate reports for submission to local prosecutor for prosecution of cases
• Conduct investigations into violations of MCC policies and procedures. Incumbent responsible for evidence collection to ensure successful prosecutions. Attends and provides evidence in court; evidence storage and inventory
• Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.)
• One (1) year of specialized or technical training

Licensing Requirements

• Missouri POST Class A license

• United States Citizenship
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in law enforcement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention
• Knowledge of applicable campus, local, State, and Federal laws and regulations
• Knowledge of investigation principles and practices
• Knowledge of report preparation techniques
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of interrogation techniques and scene management
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, adequate interpersonal and communications skills
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
• Knowledge of conflict resolutions and problem-solving, responsibility dependability, honesty and integrity
• Knowledge of computer operation and related software applications
• Skilled in effective decision-making skills
• Skilled in applying applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Skilled in monitoring campus facilities and grounds
• Skilled in investigating suspicious activitySkilled in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in operating applicable tools and equipment
• Skilled in using a computer and related software applications
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Ability to operate a motor vehicle (police patrols); light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) daily. Heavy lifting moving police equipment (20 –50 pounds); Very heavy lifting to perform arrest or for rescues (over 50 pounds). Physical agility to respond to a scene quickly. Ability to qualify with department firearms.Incumbents may be exposed to extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement: Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.