Police Officer I

Position Summary

The Police Officer I will provide safety and security to the Lincoln University main campus through proactive and reactive patrols, and community policing.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Enforces all applicable rules and regulations (state, federal, and Lincoln University) and supervises criminal investigations.
• Provide protection and safety to all members of the university community through crime prevention, fire safety, and hazardous material safety.
• Monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, and infractions of rules and laws.
• Thoroughly examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure proper function and security.
• Apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal activity.
• Regular patrol of buildings and all Lincoln University property.
• Warn violators of premise rules and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail. (required)
• Knowledge of Missouri state criminal and traffic code. (required)
• Must possess adequate verbal and written skills. (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills. (required)
• Ability to work with highly sensitive information confidentially and professionally. (required)

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in security, law enforcement or related field is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be P.O.S.T. certified at the time of employment is required.

Physical Requirements

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Physically able to conduct foot patrols on uneven surfaces, slick or wet surfaces, stairs, rough terrain, and in all weather conditions.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.