Police Officer

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to ensure a safe and secure environment for its community. This role involves enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and responding to emergencies while fostering positive relationships with staff and students. The ideal candidate will be committed to upholding public safety standards and will have the opportunity to participate in community policing initiatives. Join a team that values integrity, professionalism, and community engagement, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be certified or able to be certified as a law enforcement officer.
• Requires a valid driver's license and no felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations and enforce laws on campus.
• Respond to emergencies and manage incidents effectively.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Crisis Management

Community Policing

Criminal Investigation

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Years Education in Criminology

Tools

Two-way Radios

Firearms

Audio/Video Recording Equipment

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Assist in the University's goal of providing a high-quality educational experience by affording a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. Uphold state statutes, city ordinances, and University policies. Provide education and protection to the staff and students at KUMC. Enforce laws as well as campus policy to keep the peace and maintain a safe and secure campus while promoting a positive image of law enforcement. Police Officers regularly conduct criminal investigations, perform searches and seizures, arrest offenders, present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, respond to medical and other emergencies, write moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. High school diploma or equivalent. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver's license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual fire arms qualification (certified positions).

Department

Public Safety - Police Operations

Patrol Services - New Hires

Position Title

Police Officer

Job Family Group

University Support Staff

Job Description Summary

Assist in the University's goal of providing a high-quality educational experience by affording a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. Uphold state statutes, city ordinances, and University policies. Provide education and protection to the staff and students at KUMC. Enforce laws as well as campus policy to keep the peace and maintain a safe and secure campus while promoting a positive image of law enforcement. Police Officers regularly conduct criminal investigations, perform searches and seizures, arrest offenders, present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, respond to medical and other emergencies, write moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. High school diploma or equivalent. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver's license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual fire arms qualification (certified positions).

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined:

Professional Policing Law Enforcement Operations

• Responds to all reporting of incidents, problems, requests for assistance and issues throughout the University and surrounding community; and manages incidents and crisis situations (e.g. emergency alarms, evacuations, bomb threats, etc).
• Participates in crowd control.
• Transports prisoners and suspects.
• Performs patrol duties including foot, bicycle and motorized vehicles and police service duties. Investigates felony and misdemeanor offenses and suspicious activities.
• Participates in special operations.
• Operates police operations equipment including motor vehicles, two-way radios, pagers, bicycles, firearms, cameras, and other equipment in a safe and prudent manner.
• Remains abreast of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, and regulations. Investigation and Arrests Procedures Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations.
• Collects and disseminates intelligence information. Identifies, protects, and processes crime scenes.
• Collects, marks, photographs, and secures evidence and contraband.
• Operates audio and video recording equipment.
• Identifies drug substances and offenders.
  
  

Tactical and Legal use of Techniques and Tools

• Utilizes safety measures during suspect contact.
• Executes custodial arrests of suspects.
• Ensures that no person’s civil rights are violated.
• Searches, detains, and conducts field interviews of suspects or suspicious persons.
• Determines when to use force, type of force to use, up to and including deadly force.
• Employs unarmed and intermediate weapons for self-defense and active counter measures.
• Applies necessary restraints and controls to uncooperative subjects.
• Applies necessary physical, soft, and hard restraints to patients.
• Facilitates cooperation between patients, emotionally disturbed persons (EDP), psychiatric patients and staff.
• Searches buildings, vehicles and/or locations as legally allowed/justified.
• Photographs and fingerprints prisoners and suspects.
• Public Safety and Protective Services
• Participates in special operations that may involve other local, State or Federal agencies.
• Performs escorts/guards’ money, dignitaries, persons, controlled and dangerous substances.
• Provides courtesy vehicle lockout and stranded motorist services.
• Secures and unlocks doors.
• Detects and reports violations of university rules and regulations.
• Detects and reports public safety hazards.
• Coordinates with Security Services, Parking and Landscape Services, Facilities Operations, public utilities, City police and fire departments in matters of public safety.
• Responds to fire and hazardous materials incidents.
• Administers CPR.
• Oversees/carries out evacuations.
• Manages and controls spectators at athletic and special events.
• Community Service
• Remains highly visible to and acquainted with members of the University and Rosedale communities as well as area merchants.
• Works with medical and mental health professionals to safeguard patients and property.
• Employs interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts.
• Actively supports the Community Policing program, officers, and philosophy.
• Engages in activities that will build an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between the University and Rosedale communities, surrounding merchants and the University Police department.
• Addresses the problems of crime, fear of crime, social disorder, and physical disorder.
• Identifies and prioritizes problems. Meets and strives to exceed customer needs.
• Reports any community problems to Community Policing officers when appropriate and necessary.
• Works with the community to prevent and/or resolve problems and enhance the quality of life.
• Networks with other agencies and departments.
  
  

Administrative

• Maintains control and accountability of keys, uniforms, and department equipment.
• Operates and performs some preventive maintenance for motor vehicles, bicycles, radios, and firearms.
• Reports or repairs inoperative/defective equipment.
• Reports all service and maintenance concerns/needs of motorized vehicles to Fleet Vehicle Manager.
  
  

Effective Communication and Reporting

• Operates a two-way radio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations and departmental policy.
• Writes and submits clear, concise, legible, and timely reports.
• Completes reports and forms. Utilizes computer terminal and software packages (i. e. ARMS, GroupWise, etc.) to prepare reports, prepare additional information, receive information, convey information.
• Conveys all necessary information to supervisors and/or fellow officers to keep them abreast of problems and/or concerns which may have surfaced during their absence.
• Remains constantly abreast and knowledgeable of current Federal and State statutes that pertain to law enforcement.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for presentation when necessary.
  
  

Training

• Receives and participates in a minimum of 40 hours of training annually.
• Demonstrates proficiency with firearms quarterly.
• Successfully completes defensive tactics and arrest procedures training.
• Participates and performs satisfactorily in the department’s Wellness program.
• The above actions may be reviewed daily by the first line supervisor or higher.
• Actions are reviewed for legal compliance with applicable laws and statutes, situational outcomes that correlate and support the department’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education: High school or GED equivalent.

Work Experience

• Must be able to fulfill requirements of an approved Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license (corrective lenses acceptable).
• Requires use of firearms; therefore, to be eligible, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime per 18 U.S.C. 992(g)(8)(9).
• Must be eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program acceptable to KLETC or already be certified as a law enforcement officer.
• Candidates must take and pass a drug screen test as mandated by the State. Per KSA, candidates must submit and successfully complete a background investigation, medical and psychological examinations, and a physical fitness assessment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: (2) years education in criminology at the college level. Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of law enforcement.

Work Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in general law enforcement or two

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$28.87 - $38.84

Minimum

$28.87

Midpoint

$33.86

Maximum

$38.84

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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