Campus Police Officer Trainee

JOB Campus Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn officer position intended to prepare individuals to become sworn police officers. This position, under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties and attends a formalized education program in preparation for employment as police officer. The Campus Police Officer Trainee accomplishes the mission of the College and Campus Police Department through their presence and the use of enforcement of Federal, State, and Municipal laws as necessary.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Monitors environment and crime conditions of the campus through the use of random patrol methods.
• Responds to incidents either assigned or observed as required.
• Uses hand signals to direct traffic as necessary around accidents, objects in road, or at intersections when traffic signals are not working.
• Prepares written communications in English and completes standardized forms.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with coworkers, students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders and constituents internal/external to the College community.
• Uses tact and diplomacy to effectively handle requests, suggestions, and complaints internal or external to College.
• Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations, implementing decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
• Collects evidence, writes preliminary reports on each case after initial investigation; prepares supplemental reports as necessary.
• Complies with Department rules, regulations, and policies and all Federal, State, and Municipal laws that govern the activities of Police Officers.
• Interacts with the public with courtesy and tact.
• Exercises self-control and good judgement in emergency/hazardous situations.
• Uses appropriate safety principles and techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All duties as assigned by commanding officers.