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POLICE OFFICER

Employer: University of Missouri
Location: Columbia

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Title: POLICE OFFICER
Location: Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 35822
Hiring Department

Police - University of Missouri Columbia

Job Description

Patrol assigned area by motor vehicle, bicycle or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, enforce university rules and regulations, provide personal and property security and traffic law enforcement.

Observe and make note of suspicious persons, possible violators, hazardous conditions or unusual situations.

Check buildings and property following security procedures; lock entry-ways and points of access as scheduled, take note and report evidence of damage and possible break-ins.

Observe public or student gatherings and analyze developments to determine need for action.

Respond to emergency alarms and dispatched calls regarding a variety of services including: illness, accidents, disturbances, crime and other acts against persons or property, animal control, and motorist assistance.

Provide necessary assistance and take appropriate action based on analysis of situation and facts.

Assist in parking patrol activities including issuing citations and ordering vehicle removals.

Perform traffic control duties, directing automobile and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe and efficient flow.

Issue warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.

Administer field sobriety tests and conduct driving under the influence investigations.

Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents as necessary; collect and preserve physical evidence, protect crime scene, interview suspects and witnesses, and files appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements.

Conduct follow up investigations reported as necessary or assigned and file appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements.

Prepare court cases and provide legal testimony in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.

Arrest individuals and take them into custody.

Process arrested individuals by taking photographs, obtaining fingerprints, and writing arrest reports; transports violators to jail.

Provide escort service for designated individuals and money messengers, and assist with special events on campus.

Renders first aid as needed, following prescribed procedures and victim / personal safety precautions.

Takes and writes incident / accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.

Provide general assistance and information to students, staff and the public.

Assist federal, state, county and city law enforcement authorities as requested or dispatched by central office.

Prepare and file daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued in prescribed format.

May prepare and process documents such as citations, complaints, affidavits, and warrants.

Work special events and other overtime assignments.

May serve in role of Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge, and other Specialized Positions

Perform related duties as assigned.

Salary

Salary: $16.92-$30.68 per hour

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Police Officer

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Officers will work one of three shifts including weekends (07:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00, or 23:00 - 07:00). Overtime is expected for Special Events and Functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
30 college credit hours from accredited college or university OR 2 years federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years’ experience as full-time POST certified peace officer.
A valid Missouri operator’s license.
Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started.

Preferred Qualifications

Citizen of the United States.

Resident of the State of Missouri by date of appointment.

Twenty-one years of age by date of appointment.

Not have been convicted of a Felony or Class A Misdemeanor.

Has not consumed any alcoholic beverages within the past six months because of an addiction to alcohol.

Has not within two years of appointment used, manufactured, sold, or cultivated any controlled substance (as defined by Missouri State Statues) with the exception of the use of marijuana as described in the following, nor is addicted to any controlled substance.

Has not used, within two years prior to appointment, marijuana, nor has manufactured or sold marijuana ever. Marijuana cases may be judged on a case by case basis with experimental use and recreational use in legalized cities.

Has no criminal history as outlined in Section 590.080.1 and Section 590.100.1, RSMo.

Prior to beginning job duties all officers must graduate a Basic Law Enforcement Training Center, pass the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam, and be certified as a police officer within the State of Missouri.

Certified as a police officer in the state of Missouri, Bachelor’s Degree, and be able to type.

Other Information

Expected Duration of the Selection Process:

The department hopes to fill these positions by the middle of May. An update will be sent to all applicants after applications are reviewed updating them of their status in the process.

Agencies Policy on Reapplication:

The Police Department allows applicants not selected to reapply. This includes all applicants who successfully completed the selection process but were not offered employment. All applicants must reapply to be considered in future positions. Applicants who fail portions of the selection process will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The applicant will be notified in writing of their elimination/non-selection in the process and a determination on reapplication and/or testing.

All Elements of the Selection Process:

Phase I, Pre-Conditional

University of Missouri Human Resource application accepted.

Oral Review Board.

Background Investigation to include at a minimum: verification of qualifying credentials, a review of any criminal record, and verification of at least three personal references.

Voice Stress Analysis and/or Polygraph Examination

Oral Interview – Chief of Police

Phase II, Conditional Offer of Employment

Psychological Examination and Interview

Medical Examination

Application Notice:

You can contact Sergeant Armentrout at (573) 882-5804 for more information on the selection process. It is critical that you check the e-mail you listed with this application as most correspondences will be handled through e-mail in addition to phone and mail.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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Working at University of Missouri

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.1 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.

MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It's a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities.

The state’s most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools and is one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. The favorite classroom for the best and brightest, Mizzou attracts more valedictorians, Curators Scholars and Bright Flight Scholars than any other college or university in Missouri. Twenty-six percent of MU freshmen come from the top 10 percent of their high school classes.

MU’s nationally prominent faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books and scholarly articles each year and spend about $235 million annually on scientific research; they account for 70 percent of the research dollars flowing to Missouri public universities. Ninety-two percent of full-time, ranked faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

MU students are uniquely prepared for success in life as global citizens. For example, Mizzou is nationally known for its campus writing program, learning communities and first-year experiences. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top-10 universities in the country for undergraduate research opportunities. In fact, experiential learning is an essential part of an MU degree. Real-world media experience, or the Missouri Method, in journalism and a problem-based curriculum in medicine are two examples. Students also participate in Missouri’s largest study abroad program and contribute 180,000 hours of community service each year.

Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees, 23 percent of master’s degrees and sixty-five percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri's public universities. Roughly one in three degrees are in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields.

Designated a botanic garden, MU’s 1,262-acre main campus features more than 42,000 plants and trees and is an important outdoor laboratory for 10 academic programs. Many university buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Popular media consistently call Columbia, Mo., one of America’s best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. Mizzou is by far the largest employer in the area with more than 13,000 full-time employees.

Citizens across the state connect with Mizzou by participating in Extension programs in every county, visiting MU Health Care specialists, competing in state competitions in MU facilities and cheering on the Missouri Tigers at athletic events. A member of the Southeastern Conference, Mizzou's NCAA Division I athletic program has 20 sports, many ranked in the top 25 nationally.

Careers at Mizzou

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