Campus Police Officer — Public Safety & Community Impact

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Delaware Police Department in Newark, DE, seeks a Police Officer to patrol campus, enforce state, city, and university laws, and investigate safety incidents. You will manage case work, testify when needed, and assist the community with information and directions.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent); 30 college credits preferred; basic computer skills and strong communication with diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 30 college credits, approved military, corrections experience or COPT certification preferred.
• Some college work in criminal justice, political science or the social sciences preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high visibility patrols of the campus, either on foot or by vehicle, to ensure the security of facilities and the safety of students, staff and visitors; prevents and deters crime by observation and confrontation of unusual circumstances and individuals; notifies supervisors of security defects; locks or unlocks buildings;
• Responds to, initiates investigation into, and reports crimes or incidents in violation of State law, City code or University rules which impact on the safety of the University community;
• Takes enforcement action and makes apprehensions as required; completes all necessary documentation including preparation of summonses or warrants, affidavits, reports, referrals and arrest paper work; notifies supervisors of all enforcement related actions;
• Preserves crime scenes, collects and preserves evidence; identifies and interviews witnesses, suspects and victims of criminal incidents; assists other law enforcement officers in investigations;
• Prepares and presents or assists in presentation of cases in courts or other official proceedings;
• Performs traffic direction and crowd control duties as assigned;
• Renders first aid; transports sick, injured or otherwise disabled persons;
• Assists visitors, students and staff by providing information, directions and assistance;
• Supervises other police officers, security officers and/or miscellaneous wage and/or student employees;
• Participates in training and certification sessions;
• Inputs, searches and modifies appropriate computerized criminal justice information systems;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 college credits

Some college in CJ/ social sciences

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Job description

University of Delaware Police Department in Newark, DE, seeks a Police Officer to patrol campus, enforce state, city, and university laws, and investigate safety incidents. You will manage case work, testify when needed, and assist the community with information and directions.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent); 30 college credits preferred; basic computer skills and strong communication with diverse groups.