Police Officer

UCA; Conway (AR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and dental insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and fam

12 holidays and leave accrual

Zusammenfassung

University of Central Arkansas is seeking a Police Officer to enforce traffic and criminal laws, conduct campus security checks, and investigate incidents as part of the University Police. The role requires meeting licensure requirements with flexibility for onsite work; the department emphasizes safety, public service, and collaboration with staff and students.

Officers perform traffic control, respond to alarms, and may testify in court.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations for security.
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties.

Aufgaben

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, identify safety hazards and violators.
• Performs security checks of campus buildings.
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents on campus.
• Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow.
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court as required.

Kenntnisse

Traffic laws

Report writing

Patrol techniques

Communication

Vehicle operation

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Arkansas LE Certification preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is for a currently certified or non-certified officer. There may be a written and physical test for this position. You will be notified via email the date and location when determined.

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

NC1322026

Working Title

Police Officer

Department Org

123000 - University Police

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change.

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary
• health and wellness incentives
• access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family
• free gym membership
• equipment rentals

Position Summary

The Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators.
• Performs security checks of campus buildings.
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus.
• Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow.
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required.
• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance.
• Monitors security and fire panel for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations, for security.
• Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques.
• Ability to direct traffic and to maintain order.
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Must possess valid Arkansas driver’s license. Preference is to be certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Certification Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-106, or an approved law enforcement training academy or the ability to become certified. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS , EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS , UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE .

Preferred Education and/or Experience

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full‑time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Position Summary and Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications

Physical Demands Checklist

Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Balancing, Lifting/Carrying, Walking, Climbing, Crawling

Physical Exertion

Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds, Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds, Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds, Heavy Work -