College Police Officer

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College seeks a College Police Officer to maintain a safe, secure campus environment and to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, college officials, and the public.

The role responds to crises under emergency management guidelines and supports campus safety operations. The officer conducts patrols, investigates incidents, enforces laws, and provides escort services, first aid, and incident reporting as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 0-3 years of experience.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license without record of revocation or felony convictions.
• Valid Class A Missouri Peace Officer’s License (P.O.S.T.) at time of hire, with no disciplinary action.
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation including drug screening, criminal background check and character reference assessment.
• Ability to pass a firearms qualification course as determined by the college.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols to deter and detect criminal activity and ensure campus safety.
• Investigate suspected crimes and policy violations; collect evidence and prepare reports.
• Apprehend or detain individuals and enforce criminal and traffic laws as required.
• Provide public safety assistance to campus motorists and pedestrians; investigate accidents and provide escort services.
• Operate emergency notification systems; report hazards and weather alerts.
• Maintain competency in patrol-related skills including emergency vehicle operations, radio communications, and defensive tactics.
• Participate in campus or community committees or events as designated.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Crisis response

Emergency management

Patrol procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A MO POST license

Tools

Missouri Driver's License

Job description

The College Police Officer performs duties necessary to provide a safe and physically secure campus environment, ensuring effective and accurate communication with peers, supervisors, and college officials, while interacting with the public in a professional manner and responding to crises under emergency management guidelines.

• Provides a safe and secure campus environment by conducting patrols to deter and detect criminal activities
• Investigates suspected crimes and violations of college policies, collects evidence, and prepares reports
• Apprehends or detains individuals suspected or convicted of applicable criminal laws and enforces criminal and traffic laws
• Provides public safety assistance to campus motorists and pedestrians, including investigating accidents, administering first aid, and providing escort services
• Facilitates the operation of emergency notification systems by reporting hazardous conditions and adverse weather alerts
• Maintains competency in police patrol-related skills, including emergency vehicle operations, radio communications, firearms, less-than-lethal technologies, de-escalation techniques, and defensive tactics
• Participates in campus or community-based committees or events as designated
• Additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with 0-3 years of experience
• Valid Missouri driver's license without record of revocation or felony convictions
• Valid Class A Missouri Peace Officer’s License (P.O.S.T.) at the time of hiring offer, with no current disciplinary action
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation which includes drug screening, criminal background check and character reference assessment
• Ability to pass a firearms qualification course as determined by the college

• Work must be performed in varying internal and external environments that may include work performance in fluctuating weather conditions and temperatures for periods of time dependent on the nature of the activity and the duration of the service needed

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time in excess of one (1) hour
• Must have sufficient vision, hearing, and/or neuromuscular capabilities to successfully complete periodic firearms training/qualification, defensive tactics training/qualification, and other skill-related training as may be required to perform the scope of duties within the police patrol function
• Regularly required to lift or carry in excess of 25 lbs
• Constantly required to bend, stoop, crawl or climb, and have functional hearing