Police Officer

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

About The Position

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time. This position will work the second shift (3pm-11pm) and may require working additional and/or different shifts when needed. The DePauw Police Officer is a fully sworn law enforcement officer per Indiana code 21-17-5. Officers provide for the overall safety and security of the university community and its properties. Officers must complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Certification and maintain their certification annually. DePauw Police Officers are charged with enforcing federal and state laws, as well as University policies. Officers provide proactive patrols, respond to calls for service and to emergencies, as well as provide educational programming to provide for a safe campus environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) • Enforce the established rules and regulations of DePauw University and the Laws of the State of Indiana within the primary jurisdiction of the DePauw Police Department, including traffic and parking regulations. • Conduct pro-active mobile and foot patrols of University owned buildings, facilities, common areas and streets, and identifying and acting upon vulnerabilities in an effort to maximize the safety and security of faculty/staff, students, visitors and assets. • Respond to criminal and non-criminal complaints/incidents and initiate appropriate action. Conduct investigations of incidents which occur within the primary jurisdiction and within the extended jurisdiction as policy dictates. • Officers may arrest, without process, all persons who within view commit any offense, as defined and stipulated in the Indiana Criminal Code • Document criminal and related non-criminal incidents, using established reporting procedures and forms. Prepare written cases for University Community Standards and the Criminal Justice system when necessary. • Assist the University community by providing emergency services when needed as well as assisting with public relations services such as information, access, escorts, vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts. • Provide security, traffic control and aid in emergency readiness at various events as needed. • Provide or partner to provide safety education/awareness programs for University constituents. • Maintain a proficiency of knowledge regarding the University’s Security Technology initiatives, including aiding in the routine inspection for proper operation. • Assist with performance evaluations and staff development, including training needs and aptitude at daily tasks. • Other duties as may be assigned by the Director. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. • Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. • Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. • Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. • Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. • Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. • Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. • Resilient - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks. • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Must have completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy training (ILETB standards) or an equivalent training program accepted by the ILETB (Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board), or be willing to complete the ILETB certification process within one year of date of hire.
Must become IDACS certified.
Must be able to maintain Indiana Police Officer certification including the completion of yearly mandated training.
Meet physical requirements set by the ILETB.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must have no felony convictions or domestic violence convictions or pending criminal cases.
A strong commitment to customer service.
Strong leadership, verbal/written communication, interpersonal relationship skills, organizational skills and public relations skills are essential.
Must have strong conflict resolution skills and problem-solving ability.
Must be able to adapt and react to unusual conditions and work effectively under pressure.
Must have a good working knowledge of Federal, State and local law, including traffic codes.
Must have working knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS).
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of a police officer.
Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Capable of learning Records Management software and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products, Google Apps, (Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a Criminal Justice or related area preferred.
Higher education background and/or law enforcement training preferred.
Tier 1 preferred.
Veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Enforce the established rules and regulations of DePauw University and the Laws of the State of Indiana within the primary jurisdiction of the DePauw Police Department, including traffic and parking regulations.
Conduct pro-active mobile and foot patrols of University owned buildings, facilities, common areas and streets, and identifying and acting upon vulnerabilities in an effort to maximize the safety and security of faculty/staff, students, visitors and assets.
Respond to criminal and non-criminal complaints/incidents and initiate appropriate action. Conduct investigations of incidents which occur within the primary jurisdiction and within the extended jurisdiction as policy dictates.
Officers may arrest, without process, all persons who within view commit any offense, as defined and stipulated in the Indiana Criminal Code
Document criminal and related non-criminal incidents, using established reporting procedures and forms. Prepare written cases for University Community Standards and the Criminal Justice system when necessary.
Assist the University community by providing emergency services when needed as well as assisting with public relations services such as information, access, escorts, vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts.
Provide security, traffic control and aid in emergency readiness at various events as needed.
Provide or partner to provide safety education/awareness programs for University constituents.
Maintain a proficiency of knowledge regarding the University’s Security Technology initiatives, including aiding in the routine inspection for proper operation.
Assist with performance evaluations and staff development, including training needs and aptitude at daily tasks.
Other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University.
Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Additional voluntary benefits, Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits.
All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.
Vacation Time, Personal Time (hourly) and Sick Time policies
Cigna Employee Assistance benefit is available to all employees and their households.
Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
Indoor Tennis and Track Center
University Libraries
Peeler art galleries
Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
Ubben lecture series
Free athletic events
Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
Employee discounted meal plan
Free parking
Nature park, including walking and biking trails
Personal duplicating and printing discounts