Police Officer

National Police; Kansas; On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KCKCC College Police seeks a College Police Officer to patrol campus grounds, respond to incidents, monitor security, and provide security services for events to protect students, staff and visitors.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with one year of security experience and a valid driver's license. Preferred: an associate/bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and experience in education settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with one year of experience or training in a security related area.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and can operate a motor vehicle.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or related discipline.
• Preferred: Current state law enforcement commissioned officers.
• Preferred: Evidence of specialized training (firearms, crime scene, self-defense, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience working in an educational institution.
• Preferred: Demonstrate experience using Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Patrol college grounds by foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Respond to calls for assistance and direct traffic.
• Enforce laws and college regulations; issue citations.
• Write reports on offenses and incidents.
• Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes and incidents.
• Attend classes and trainings to maintain knowledge.
• Cover all shifts and extra shifts as needed.
• Submit daily activity log to Chief of College Police.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chief of College Police.
• Assignments vary with department needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $49,425 – $67,958

Position Summary:

College Police provides safety and security related services to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors for all KCKCC Colleges. Major duties and responsibilities include patrolling College (foot, bicycle, and vehicle); responding to calls for assistance; locking and unlocking facilities; monitoring security cameras; identifying violations; providing security services for events; directing traffic; issuing traffic citations; and maintaining records, logs, and documentation of activities and incidents.

Essential Functions:

• Detect and process traffic and parking violations according to college regulations.
• Enforce all federal laws, state statutes, local ordinances and College regulations concerning the safety of college personnel and individuals from the community who utilize the college facilities.
• Providing general patrol of college grounds and buildings by vehicle or on foot.
• Write reports on criminal offenses and other incidents.
• Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes and incidents.
• Must be able to perform under stressful conditions.
• Attend classes, training sessions, and workshops to maintain current knowledge of law enforcement.
• Keep current on changes in his/her area of responsibility.
• Being able to work all shifts and available to cover any extra shifts that may arise due to sickness, vacations, special events, etc.
• Submitting daily activity log to the Chief of College Police.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of College Police.
• This position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the operational needs of the department.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of experience or training in a security related area or a combination of education and tested experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and can operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Requirements:

• Attendance at Law Enforcement conferences, workshops and/or seminars.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or a related discipline.
• Current state law enforcement commissioned officers.
• Evidence of specialized training, firearms, crime scene, self-defense, etc.
• Experience working in an educational institution.
• Demonstrate experience using Microsoft Office products.