Police Field Training Officer

Overview

POSITION OBJECTIVE : Working under general supervision, the Police Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for providing training to all newly hired police officers. The FTO will provide general police services, emergency response, answers to calls for service and provide other services in keeping with the mission and values of Case Western Reserve University and the divisional of Public Safety. The field training officer will also serve as a floating shift officer in charge (OIC) in the absence of the shift supervisor as needed. The field-training officer will exhibit a proactive, service-oriented approach to the provision of community-based policing services to the faculty, staff, students and visitors at Case Western Reserve University.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily divisional instruction to the probationary officer. Complete FTO forms as required and submit them to the FTO coordinator. (25%)
• Provide feedback and rating of the probationary officer and communicate any shortfalls or issues to the FTO coordinator. Ensure the probationary officer has all materials, forms and equipment necessary to perform police functions. Review all reports and forms submitted by the probationary officer prior to divisional submission and provide assessment to the probationary officer. (25%)
• Evaluate the probationary officer while carrying out police services as to their ability to provide customer-friendly service. Report to the OIC and FTO coordinator of any misconduct and document the basis of concerns. (15%)
• Make final recommendation to the FTO coordinator on the probationary officer's fitness for permanent appointment. (15%)
• Perform all the functions of a campus police officer. Observe functions of shift lieutenant / sergeant in preparation for serving as a shift supervisor when called upon. (10%)
• Serve as shift officer in charge in the absence of the shift lieutenant or supervisor as needed. (7%)

Nonessential Skills

Contacts

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise assigned probationary officers during their training period, and provide periodic temporary supervisory coverage in the absence of the police lieutenant or supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Working Conditions

The employee may be required to spend extended periods of time sitting, standing or walking and be able to bend, stoop, reach and run. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow and ice and be involved in physical confrontation and exposure to dangerous situations. The employee may be required to work extended hours based on situational and staffing needs. The employee will need to satisfactorily pass medical exam, psychological exam and background investigation.

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