Police Officer

Police Officer

Department : Campus Police & Security Services

Location : Metropolitan Campus

Reports To : Sergeant

Recruitment Type : External / Internal

Employment Type : Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position : Union

Work Schedule : Mon - Friday all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Number of Openings : 1

Summary

Performs the duties of an armed peace officer. Conducts field investigations and provides armed vehicular and foot patrol within jurisdiction. Patrols assigned areas, furnishes police protection to students, staff, visitors and the College community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Gathers and reports intelligence-related information in reference to the Public Safety Officer's assigned campus.
• Provides protection for persons and property.
• Responds to calls for assistance in life threatening, emergency and service related situations.
• Observes and investigates criminal activity and other incidents or conditions jeopardizing the safety and security of the community.
• Conducts field investigations, initiates and executes detentions.
• Makes arrests, issues citations, writes reports, and obtains warrants.
• Transports prisoners to jail or to a juvenile facility.
• Testifies in a court of law.
• Controls crowds and controls / directs traffic.
• Enforces state and federal law, local ordinances, College policies and organizational regulations.
• Provides assistance to local police agencies during emergencies.
• Completes necessary administrative forms / reports as required.
• Admits authorized personnel to locked buildings during secure hours.
• Furnishes escort service and transports visitors, guests, staff and students as needed.
• Makes authorized off-campus pickups and deliveries.
• Provides directions and other information to College personnel, students, visitors, and / or the general public.
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required by federal and state regulations, and College policies and procedures.
• Presents citizen training programs and in-service workshops as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Accesses and utilizes College prescribed software programs including, but not limited to, training, email and payroll information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• denotes Essential Function

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Must be able to regularly sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste and smell. Must be able to frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds without assistance. Special vision requirements include color and peripheral vision. Must be able to occasionally work in wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, work with fumes, airborne particles, toxics, caustic chemicals or bio-hazards. Must be able to regularly work in outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with a quiet noise level.

Special Note : This is a Part-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit position, Grade 08, 1st shift. AFSCME Employees employed with Community College will be considered first for vacant positions. Target Hiring Rate : Minimum $26.23 / hr

Special Instructions to Applicants : During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and / or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement : Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment / educational opportunity institution.