1. Provides state of the art, contemporary innovative policing services. 2. Patrols assigned areas, as required, with various modes of transportation, including but not limited to patrol vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and on foot. 3. Responds to and assesses various routine and emergency scenarios, including but not limited to criminal and civil complaints. Observes and evaluates physical hazards taking appropriate course of action. 4. Responds to and assesses various scenarios that threaten the safety and security of persons and property. 5. Prepares detailed police reports as required and in accordance with department directives and the law, to include but not limited to, incident and motor vehicle accident reports, as well as arrest and search and seizure warrants. 6. Observes, detects, and identifies criminal violators and make arrests, as required. 7. Investigates motor vehicle accidents, as required. 8. May provide security escorts and other crime prevention duties as assigned. 9. May be assigned to student, social, athletic, and, other organized meetings and activities to ensure public safety and order. 10. Acquires and maintains necessary knowledge in various laws, procedures and modern techniques relating to the law enforcement field. 11. Provides factual testimony in various criminal and civil proceedings. 12. Operates and maintains various police equipment, including but not limited to portable radio units.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Ability to assess and make logical decisions during routine and emergency scenarios.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Possess and maintain a valid drivers license as a condition of employment.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Ability to qualify for and maintain certification in firearms proficiency as required by state guidelines.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Ability to work with some degree of independence or as part of a team as required. Ability to take direction from superior officers and work within the framework of the activity, department rules, regulations and mission.

Work Week:  Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Posting Position Title:  Police Officer (C)

University Job Title:  Police Officer

High school diploma or equivalent. Successfully complete police training as specified by the Connecticut General Statutes 7-294d.

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