Police Officer

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American University is seeking a Police Officer to ensure a safe environment for its community. The role includes providing law enforcement services, conducting investigations, and engaging with the community to prevent crime. Ideal candidates will be certified as University Special Police Officers in DC.

Qualifications

• Certified as a University Special Police Officer under DC Municipal Regulations.
• Strong understanding of federal and district laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides police services through mobile and fixed patrols.
• Writes incident reports and conducts preliminary investigations.
• Acts as a liaison and supports community outreach.

Skills

Emergency Response

Community Engagement

Crime Prevention

Incident Reporting

Traffic Regulation Enforcement

Job description

The Police Officer, certified as a University Special Police Officer (USPO) under DC Municipal Regulations, provides a safe and secure environment to all members of the American University Community. The Police Officer, through mobile patrol and fixed posts, provides law enforcement services and emergency response on all University property. The Police Officer, reporting to a Police Sergeant, writes incident reports, conducts preliminary investigations, promotes crime prevention efforts, and utilizes their arrest authority.

Essential Functions

1. Police Services and Incident Response:Performs preventative police and public service duties, through mobile (foot, bicycle and/or vehicle) patrols or fixed post. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and determines the appropriate action. Identifies and articulates suspicious and criminal behavior and determines the appropriate action. Enforces all Federal and District of Columbia laws and all-American University policies and regulations. Supports the University’s educational mission through maintaining a safe, secure, and peaceful environment. Determines the appropriate response to violations of law and policy, utilizing tools such as arrest, warning, parking citation, barring notice or student conduct referral. Identifies and reports ongoing community crime risks. Directs traffic and enforces parking and traffic regulations.
2. Incident Reports and Preliminary Investigation:Accurately and thoroughly writes and prepares incident reports. Collects, packages, photographs and documents evidence and property. Conducts preliminary investigations, including victim, witness, and suspect interviews. Obtains arrest warrants. Testifies in court.
3. Community Liaison and Crime Prevention:Becomes acquainted with members of the campus community. Acts as liaison between university/municipal police agencies and the community. Assists with community outreach efforts, presentations, and training. Supports and aids crime victims and connects them with resources.
4. Access Control:Provides access control functions such as locking and unlocking buildings, as well as providing access to secured spaces for authorized university personnel, students, and contractors. Communicate any irregularities in security devices with management. Display the ability to operate the basic functions of a fire system control panel, such as acknowledging, silencing, and resetting of alarms.
5. Train other Police Officers in law enforcement techniques; other duties as assigned.