Police Officer

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r**Police Officer**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
  
  

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  
  

regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet

Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university

business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license

information for driving record monitoring, and completion of

training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law

applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or

university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More

information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the

NAU website.

****About the Department/College****

Working for the Northern Arizona University Police Department offers a

unique opportunity to serve a vibrant and diverse campus community while

enjoying the natural beauty and strong sense of community in Flagstaff.

The department emphasizes professional development, community

engagement, and a commitment to safety and integrity. Officers benefit

from a supportive team environment, competitive benefits, and the chance

to make a meaningful impact in higher education law enforcement.

**About the Position**

NAU Police Officers patrol campus to detect and deter criminal or

suspicious activity. Officers investigate criminal activity, vehicle

accidents, personal injuries and university administrative violations

and write detailed reports describing such incidents/investigations.

NAUPD provides professional, courteous, and effective service to all

campus members, including students, faculty, staff, and guests. NAUPD

investigates complaints and works to resolve conflicts both on campus

and concerning the campus community.

**Responsibilities Include**

30% - Enforcement of local, state, and federal laws:

• Patrols assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or by motorized vehicle to
  
  

control traffic, prevent or deter crime and educate, cite and/or

arrest violators; issues warnings or citations to drivers when

violations of motor vehicle laws are observed; enforces Federal and

State laws as well as university rules. Constantly analyzes the job

for improvements to, or modifications of, university law enforcement

services and makes recommendations to department management.

30% - Response and Investigation of crimes, accidents, and incidents:

• Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service; makes decisions
  
  

based on analysis of situation and facts. Responds to public service

calls such as delivering emergency messages, motorist assists,

animal complaints, civil complaints, domestic disturbances.

• Investigates reports of missing persons, Identifies unsafe
  
  

conditions or areas ripe for criminal activity; reports conditions

and takes corrective actions.

• Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow-up
  
  

duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews

suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files

appropriate reports as directed by federal, state, or local legal

requirements.

20% - Administrative duties and training:

• Prepares detailed written reports of crimes, accidents, and
  
  

incidents.

• Compiles daily reports on law enforcement activities for department
  
  

management.

• Serves warrants, subpoenas, or other court processes as necessary.
• Appears in court to provide testimony on in estigations.
• Participates in ongoing and recurring trainings as required by the
  
  

department and its accrediting agencies, the university, and the

Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training board.

• Trains sworn and non-sworn personnel on departmental policies,
  
  

procedures, and activities.

15% - Department Representation:

• Works with the university residents/community and other outside
  
  

public agencies to solve residential/university concerns.

• Makes oral presentations to students, faculty, staff, and other
  
  

citizen groups on crime prevention/public safety issues.

• Maintains knowledge of, and answers questions about, campus law
  
  

enforcement.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

**Minimum Qualifications**

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current AZPOST certification in good standing, or ability to obtain
  
  

after successful completion of police academy or through waiver

process.

• 21 years of age upon completion of academy, US citizen, meet AZPOST
  
  

standards, and possess current AZ Driver\'s License.

• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

Knowledge

Working knowledge of tools and policies of campus policing.

Knowledge of universit