Job no: 493939
Work type: Full-time Hourly
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Support

Police Officer

Student Success & Strategy

Full-time Hourly

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The JCCC Police Officer provides law enforcement and public safety services to the college community to include enforcement of criminal statutes, parking and traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support, non-criminal public safety services, enforcement of college policies, rules, and regulations. To carry out these responsibilities, officers monitor activity in buildings, patrol grounds for suspicious activities, and watch for any safety hazards. Officers answer calls for service typical of the college environment such as responding to medical emergencies, locking and unlocking classroom doors, money escorts, recovering lost and found items, and keep campus thoroughfares and lots unobstructed. All assignments involve tactful, and courteous treatment of the public and conscientious and efficient performance of duties. This function/position has been designated as an essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at the College.

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum age 21
U.S. Citizen
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an insurable driving record
Kansas certified and commissioned police officer or has the ability to obtain within 3 months
Maintain qualification and certification with firearms, ASP baton, and Oleo resin Capsicum (OC) spray
Ability to perform all duties of a JCCC Police Officer
Ability to remain in work location or be able to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at the College
Ability to participate in evening and weekend work as is sometimes required for communication with subordinates, other supervisors, and the college students, staff and faculty with whom interaction is essential to accomplish tasks and assignments and JCCC goals.
Ability to be punctual and timely for work reporting
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and employees
Effective leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skill
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to enter and retrieve data from department computers and programs (Banner, Astra, Record Management, CAD and ExaqVision camera system)
Ability to operate police department equipment effectively (e.g. radios, vehicles, safety equipment, etc.)
Strong diplomacy and judgment skills
Ability to successfully pass polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical exam and criminal history bac

Resume

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Varies depending on department need

LVL7

Competitive rate of pay

Overland Park Main Campus

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 05 Mar 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Mar 2021 Central Daylight Time