Inside Higher Ed
3rd, 2nd or 1st Class Police Officer
Inside Higher Ed, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
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Inside Higher Ed Job Description Performs a variety of routine and complex police/public safety work consisting of preventative patrol, community policing activities, criminal investigations, vehicle crash investigations, enforcement of Federal and State Statutes, enforcement of Valparaiso University Rules & Regulations, traffic control activities, safety checks, event and site security, responding to medical and fire calls, providing emergency response to community member requests, as well as performing all other police/public safety functions within the Valparaiso University Campus. Must support the mission of Valparaiso University and the Valparaiso University Police Department to ensure the safety, security, well-being, and retention of the university's students, faculty, staff, guests, and property. Major Responsibilities
Patiently patrol the Valparaiso University Campus and nearby city streets to preserve law and order, prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime, lend assistance to citizens in need, and note and report situations that endanger the health, safety, and convenience of the campus community. Answer calls for service and impartially investigate complaints. Investigate crimes, campus rules, and regulation violations, legally arrest persons, or issue state and campus citations. Participate in prosecutions or campus judicial processes and work with the campus community to reduce crime in the community. Provide campus policing services to the campus community as needed. Perform security protection and traffic control for various events/activities on and near campus. Complete all required reports accurately and promptly. Required Knowledge and Skills
Hold an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification or equivalent law enforcement academy/experience. At least 2 years of law enforcement experience. Other Qualifications
Must be able to adapt to changes and perform duties under life-threatening or high-stress environments. Minimum of a high school education. Maintain a current driver's license. Logical and/or critical thinking to solve problems and interpret instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing, with the police department, campus community, and the general public. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, campus policies, rules, and regulations, and department procedures (SOPs), ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors. All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. To be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter, resume, list of 3 professional references, and answer all application questions. Please address the cover letter to Lt. Keith Thompson Jr., Lieutenant, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.
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3rd, 2nd or 1st Class Police Officer
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Inside Higher Ed Job Description Performs a variety of routine and complex police/public safety work consisting of preventative patrol, community policing activities, criminal investigations, vehicle crash investigations, enforcement of Federal and State Statutes, enforcement of Valparaiso University Rules & Regulations, traffic control activities, safety checks, event and site security, responding to medical and fire calls, providing emergency response to community member requests, as well as performing all other police/public safety functions within the Valparaiso University Campus. Must support the mission of Valparaiso University and the Valparaiso University Police Department to ensure the safety, security, well-being, and retention of the university's students, faculty, staff, guests, and property. Major Responsibilities
Patiently patrol the Valparaiso University Campus and nearby city streets to preserve law and order, prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime, lend assistance to citizens in need, and note and report situations that endanger the health, safety, and convenience of the campus community. Answer calls for service and impartially investigate complaints. Investigate crimes, campus rules, and regulation violations, legally arrest persons, or issue state and campus citations. Participate in prosecutions or campus judicial processes and work with the campus community to reduce crime in the community. Provide campus policing services to the campus community as needed. Perform security protection and traffic control for various events/activities on and near campus. Complete all required reports accurately and promptly. Required Knowledge and Skills
Hold an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification or equivalent law enforcement academy/experience. At least 2 years of law enforcement experience. Other Qualifications
Must be able to adapt to changes and perform duties under life-threatening or high-stress environments. Minimum of a high school education. Maintain a current driver's license. Logical and/or critical thinking to solve problems and interpret instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing, with the police department, campus community, and the general public. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, campus policies, rules, and regulations, and department procedures (SOPs), ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors. All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. To be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter, resume, list of 3 professional references, and answer all application questions. Please address the cover letter to Lt. Keith Thompson Jr., Lieutenant, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.
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