https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org Latest NSA Career Center Jobs Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:10:32 Z https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org/jobs/rss/15268610/police-officer https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org/jobs/rss/15268610/police-officer Joplin, Missouri, General Statement of Job Officers are guardians of the students, faculty/staff members and visitors on our campus. They will enforce University regulations, and city and state laws as they apply on University property and designated areas, as well as being involved in several crime prevention programs initiated by the UPD. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties: Patrols assigned area on foot, bicycle, or in patrol car to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, enforce university rules and regulations, provide personal and property security and traffic law enforcement. Observes and makes note of suspicious persons, possible violators, hazardous conditions or unusual situations. Checks buildings and property following security procedures; locks entry-ways and points of access as scheduled, takes notes and reports evidence of damage and possible break-ins. Observes public or student gatherings and analyzes developments to determine need for action. Responds 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. Provides necessary assistance and takes appropriate action based on analysis of situation and facts. Assists in parking patrol activities including issuing citations and ordering vehicle removals. Performs traffic control duties, directing automobile and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe and efficient flow. Issues warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed. May administer field sobriety tests. Conducts preliminary investigations of incidents as necessary; collects and preserves physical evidence, protects crime scene, interviews suspects and witnesses, and file appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements. Prepares court cases and provides legal testimony in response to subpoena as witness and / or reporting officer. May arrest individuals and take into custody. Processes arrested individuals by taking photographs, obtaining fingerprints, and writing arrest reports; transports violators to jail. Provides escort service for designated individuals and money messengers, and assists 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. Provides general assistance and information to students, staff and members of the public. Assists federal, state, county and city law enforcement authorities as requested or dispatched by the central office. Prepares and files 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. May serve in the capacity of field training officer. May assist with UPD initiated prevention programs such as Green Dot, ALICE, and Women's Self-Defense. Participation in these programs is largely voluntary. Limited supervision will be exercised over assigned probationary officer(s) while acting in the capacity of a field training officer. Supervision of crime scene / criminal incident as first responder until relieved by a designated supervisor. Additional supervision of others may be exercised as specified by the Chief of Police or member of department management. Education, Experience, and Licenses Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Successful completion of the Missouri 600-hour police academy required for hiring as commissioned officer. Advanced levels of education preferred. Depending upon department staffing levels, Missouri POST certification may be required as a condition of employment, or designated as required to be obtained within a reasonable period after employment. When POST certification is required, the employee must maintain all the continuing education requirements to remain POST certified as a condition of continued employment. Commission to active officer duties will begin after certification is obtained. Valid driver's license and the ability to meet university insurance requirements for driving university owned or leased vehicles. A safe driving record is required while a driving record without violations / summonses / arrests is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, employees, law enforcement representatives and members of the public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to perform in a calm, pleasant, professional manner combined with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Must have the ability to effectively use a computer and a multi-channel police radio console. Physical Demands/Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear including the use of a telephone and radio equipment. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel including the use of computer terminals; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, beginning July 1, 2012 officers must successfully complete physical fitness activities to prove they are fit for duty: sit & reach, sit-ups, bench press, and a 1 mile run according to the standards set forth below for age and gender. If an applicant doesn't obtain an 80% pass rate for a total of all categories, he/she will have failed this portion of the testing. Age 21-29 30-39 40-49 50+ 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Sit & reach 16" 15" 13.8" 12.8" 18.8" 17.8" 16.8" 16.3" Sit-up (one min) 37 34 28 23 31 24 19 13 Bench press 98% 87% 79% 70% 58% 52% 49% 43% Run (1 mile) 9.17 9.68 10.27 10.90 10.90 11.25 11.92 12.49 WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTICE : The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:59:29 -0400 https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org/jobs/rss/15078530/deputized-police-officer-wupd https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org/jobs/rss/15078530/deputized-police-officer-wupd St. Louis, Missouri, Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The work of the commissioned police officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws, ordinances, and University policies. Duties normally consist of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation. Police officers also may be assigned duties as Corporals, detectives, evidence technicians, field training officers, firearms instructors, RAD instructors or special response team officers. Work involves an element of personal danger. The employee must be able to exercise sound independent judgment under stress. Assignments may include work on special tasks, which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge possessed by the officer. Work assignments can be general or specific and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion. Job Description Job Type/Schedule Police officer positions involve regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide police services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included). Work shifts are normally eight (8) to ten (10) hours in duration but may be extended in the event of emergency, disaster, special events, staffing shortage, workload or work-in-progress. Please Review Preferred Qualifications and Applicant Special Instructions sections below. The work of the commissioned police officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws, ordinances, and University policies. Duties normally consist of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation. Police officers also may be assigned duties as Corporals, detectives, evidence technicians, field training officers, firearms instructors, RAD instructors or special response team officers. Work involves an element of personal danger. The employee must be able to exercise sound independent judgment under stress. Assignments may include work on special tasks, which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge possessed by the officer. Work assignments can be general or specific and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion. Crime Prevention and Investigation Performs preventive patrol in assigned beat; Continually observes for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance, etc; Becomes and remains familiar with patrol beats, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, potential problem areas; Conducts security inspections and surveys of buildings and businesses and makes recommendations regarding security, etc; Makes presentations to groups and individuals on subjects related to the job's tasks and functions; Handles complaints made by the public; Observes for, detects and investigates violations oflaws, ordinances and University policies and documents those actions for future use; Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders; Conducts searches of person, vehicles, places and things; Identifies and arrests offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees; Seeks and serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents; Assists prosecutors in the preparation of cases for trial; Appears and testifies in court, juvenile hearings, at deposition sessions and similar proceedings; Enforces traffic and parking laws, including driving under the influence detection and apprehension; Controls, regulates and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic; Investigates traffic accidents, including protecting the scene, aiding the injured, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, preparing reports and diagrams; Assists disabled motorists. Deals with children of all ages in a variety of situations, such as delinquents, minors requiring authoritative intervention, neglected, abused, runaways, lost, found, victims of crimes, public relations and instructional functions and informants. Miscellaneous Order Maintenance Deals with domestic disputes and other interpersonal and business contacts; Recognizes and corrects or reports public hazards and inconveniences, as gas leaks, traffic signals out of service, traffic obstructions and other safety hazards; Responds to specific requests for ambulance/fire service and assists as needed; Administers first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons; Investigates incidents involving dead persons resulting from criminal, accidental, suicidal and natural causes, including determination of the circumstances and handling/removal of the body and dealing with the family, relatives, friends, witnesses, etc; Investigates reports of lost and found property; Investigates reports of missing and found persons; Investigates animal complaints, including the humane disposition of severely injured animals; Directs and/or supervises civilian employees and the public at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc; Generally assists persons in distress. Organizational Support May perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone,computer terminal, radio), assisting persons at the public counter, processing reports; Conducts background investigations for prospective police applicants; Attends training as assigned; Develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with area of special instruction, expertise, etc. (Firearms qualification, evidence technician, juvenile law, criminal investigations); Trains new officers, reserve officers and other officers in areas of special skills or expertise; Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports on any and all activities engaged in.   Applicant Special Instructions Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume upload. In the cover letter, please describe any initiative you have taken to develop relationships with the community you serve, contribute to and provide leadership for your department, and to develop your own career. In addition, please describe your approach and experience with customer service policing. After you apply online, the submission of a separate completed Personal History Questionnaire is required as part of the application process. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, A Personal History Questionnaire will be sent to the email address that you list on the application. Please return the completed Personal History Questionnaire within 10 days of receipt. Work Characteristics/Conditions Environmental Factors Police officer positions involve exposure to and requires the officer to function in the presence of the following: Inclement weather, to include extreme heat/cold, rain, snow, wind, etc; Light conditions associated with day and night; Fire, smoke, chemical leaks/spills - as close proximity as necessary to provide emergency services. Personal danger, including but not limited to: Armed and/or dangerous persons/animals; Persons and/or articles with contagious/communicable diseases; Hazards associated with emergency driving, traffic control and working in and around traffic; Hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters. Infectious Diseases Because police officers may be called upon in adverse conditions to come into physical contact with others, the University will not knowingly expose citizens or other employees to an employee infected with a contagious disease that poses a direct threat to others. Decisions regarding infectious diseases will be based on reasonable medical judgments given the state of medical knowledge about: a) the nature of the risk (how the disease is transmitted), b) the duration of the risk (how long is the carrier infectious), c) the severity of the risk (what is the potential harm to third parties, and d) the probability that the disease would be transmitted and will cause varying degrees of harm. (School Board of Nassau County v. Arline, 480 U.S. 273, 107 s. Ct. 1123, 1987). Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public speaking and interaction with the public, a commitment to community policing with an emphasis on customer service, and a desire to contribute and provide leadership within the WUPD. The ideal candidate will also have a strong ability to establish rapport with members of a diverse campus community, establishing partnerships and exchange of ideas and information used to address campus community concerns. O ne year experience (after academy) as certified Police Officer . Required Qualifications Must be currently certified as a Police Officer in a 1st Class County in Missouri; or be currently enrolled in a certified police academy to obtain certification as a Police Office in a 1st Class County in Missouri; or if candidate is from out of state, provide documentation from the Missouri POST Commission certifying the candidate is eligible to be tested for the position of Police Officer in a 1st Class County in Missouri.Applicants in an academy or from out of state must obtain their certification prior to their start date. An Associate's degree or 64 semester credit hours from an accredited university or college - both require a cumulative average letter grade of "C" or a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; or a high school diploma or GED with eighteen months full-time prior police experience or two years military service. Must possess a valid Missouri or Illinois driver's license by date of employment.Must be free from conviction of a Felony or Class "A" Misdemeanor. US Citizen. Must be 21 years of age. Must be able to pass physical agility test. CRITICAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE Motor Skills/Flexibility The police officer position requires the employee to have and maintain the physical and mental ability needed to: React and move rapidly from a sedentary to active condition in response to environmental situations or events. Assume a variety of bodily position and postures necessary to employ available "cover and concealment" during a deadly force encounter. Respond to a physical attack and possess the ability to escape the attacker and/or summon aid. Climb stairs and walk for extended periods of time. Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and prudent manner (possess a Missouri drivers license with less than five chargeable points). Successfully complete certified bicycle operator training and operate a bicycle. Successfully complete training in a variety of motorized vehicles (T-3, etc.) and operator motorized vehicles. Operate and qualify with the Department-issued firearms, utilizing both hands, as well as each hand individually. Operate office equipment, such as telephones, audio/visual devices, computer or workstation keyboards, calculators and security locking systems. Operate all equipment necessary for performing routine daily assignments, apprehending and processing criminals and conducting both criminal and traffic-related investigations. Operate/utilize all Department vehicle mounted equipment whether in a mobile or stationary mode. Administer first aid, to include CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Perform required duties for extended periods of time while exposed to adverse conditions, to include time worked in excess of the normal daily duty shift and rotating shift work. Apprehend suspects to the extent of engaging in foot pursuits while summoning assistance and/or engaging in the necessary use of force. Discern colors as they are applied in traffic safety situations (electric signals, signing, hazardous materials placards, vehicle and clothing descriptions, etc.). Adequately judge distances and estimate speed. See, read and recognize obstacles in a variety of normal and/or emergency environments. Have vision that is correctable to "Department vision" standards. Determine or estimate the point of origin of noise. Recognize/relate sound to situations based on frequencies or voice inflection within the normal range of human hearing. Employ the normal senses of touch and smell. Communicative Skills The police officer position further requires the employee to have and maintain the physical and mental condition needed to: Speak, read and write the English language in a clear, understandable fashion. Reasonably identify and display basic non-verbal communications (body language). Effectively relate to or communicate with a variety of personality types during interpersonal contacts. Judgment/Decision Making Ability The police officer position requires the employee have the ability to: Comprehend and implement verbal and written instructions. Apply reasoning skills when confronted with circumstances requiring discretionary decisions. Establish priorities and construct subsequent plans when investigating incidents or events. Formulate and carry out an appropriate course of action for a given situation for which no specific rule or procedure has been established. Apply theory based instruction or training to actual incidents/situations; Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially; Retain and retrieve information furnished in the form of bulletins, verbal reports, training keys, etc. Be capable of receiving and giving instructions. Emotional Psychological Stability The police officer position requires the employee to have the emotional and psychological stability required to: Cope with and perform day-to-day duties under the principles of discipline. Maintain self-control when receiving constructive criticism and/or being ridiculed. Continue performing all required tasks at a professional level when faced with unpleasant circumstances. Perform police duties without dependence on alcohol/narcotics. Deal effectively with the morbid, the macabre, the repugnant, the abnormal, the morose, the psychotic, the neurotic and the otherwise unpleasant or unusual facets or results of human behavior. Grade G10-H Salary Range $23.53 - $30.01 - $36.49 Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits. EEO/AA Statement Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individualâ™s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply. Diversity Statement Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. Applicant Instructions When you are ready to apply, creating an account only takes a minute. Your account creates a candidate home page which we will use to communicate with you and allows you to apply for jobs and view your application statuses. The first page of the application offers two âœQuick Applyâ? options. Quick Apply allows you to either use a previous application or create a new application using a resume to populate the work experience and education sections of your job application. If using a resume to populate your application, check to ensure the application fields populated accurately. You may skip the âœQuick Applyâ? page by clicking âœNextâ? at the bottom of the page. Documents may be uploaded in the My Experience section of the application. You also have the option to apply with a Linkedin feature, which allows you to apply by using your Linkedin profile to populate some of the job application fields. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:04:48 -0400 https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org/jobs/rss/14242261/police-officer https://nsacareers.sheriffs.org/jobs/rss/14242261/police-officer St. Louis, Missouri, Hiring Department University of Missouri-St. Louis Institutional Safety Responsibilities BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY To enforce University regulations, and city and state laws as they apply on University property and designated areas. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES 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. May administer field sobriety tests. 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. Prepare court cases and provide legal testimony in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime. May arrest individuals and take 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 I personal safety precautions. Takes and writes incident I 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. May serve in the capacity of field training officer. Perform related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Direct supervision is received from a designated supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Limited supervision will be exercised over assigned probationary officer(s) while acting in the capacity of a field training officer. Supervision of crime scene/criminal incident as first responder until relieved by a designated supervisor. Additional supervision of others may be exercised as specified by the Chief of Police or member of department management. This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphosis may vary between individual positions. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent A valid Missouri operator's license Missouri POST certification must be obtained within a reasonable period after employment;commission to active officer duties will begin after certification is obtained. Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment by the local campus office, based on current staffing needs. Preferred Qualifications Strong, verbal communication skills are necessary. Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within the Institutional Safety function Commensurate mental and physical skills necessary to walk/stand for long periods of time, respond to emergencies, and maintain order among individuals and groups are necessary. 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 Salary Range $16.92-19.45/hour Application Deadline January 5, 2021 Application Instructions Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about how applicants apply, please call (314) 516-5805, or if you are experiencing technical problems, please email mailto:pshrsupport@umsystem.edu . Benefit Summary The University of Missouri, St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including; health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, vacation & sick time accrual, four personal days per year, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, pension and employee & dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefit, please visit http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . UMSL is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;} EEO IS THE LAW To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links: EEO is the Law English Version EEO is the Law Spanish Version EEO is the Law Chinese Version Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:22:28 -0400