Campus Police Officer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To enforce laws and Board of Regents’ regulations;
To make arrests in accordance with provisions of federal, state and local laws and ordinances;
To maintain order and security on institution premises;
To provide emergency medical services to the campus community;
and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general and specific instructions of a superior campus police officer who reviews work in process and upon completion for conformance to provisions of law, Board of Regents' regulations and institution regulations and instructions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises immediate supervision over lower ranking personnel and student peace officers within an assigned or particular assignment.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an approved high school
• Must satisfactorily complete the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy curriculum
• Employment in a full-time position requiring maintenance of law and order
• The protection of life and property including the responsibility for the arrest and detention of persons in violation of the law

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

• A working knowledge of Board of Regents’ and assigned institutional regulations
• A working knowledge of the principles and practices commonly applied by a police officer in the enforcement of the law and regulations to protect life and property
• The ability to apply such knowledges, principles and practices
• The ability to enforce traffic regulations and to direct and regulate traffic
• The ability to make accurate reports on law or regulation violations
• The ability to render first aid related to First Responder Certification
• The ability to operate a communications office and keep police records
• The ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• The ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• The ability to write and speak effectively; the ability to perform first aid as a First Responder

RELEVANT SKILLS

• A working knowledge of Board of Regents’ and assigned institutional regulations
• A working knowledge of the principles and practices commonly applied by a police officer in the enforcement of the law and regulations to protect life and property
• The ability to apply such knowledges, principles and practices
• The ability to enforce traffic regulations and to direct and regulate traffic
• The ability to make accurate reports on law or regulation violations
• The ability to render first aid related to First Responder Certification
• The ability to operate a communications office and keep police records
• The ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• The ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• The ability to write and speak effectively; the ability to perform first aid as a First Responder

PAY

N/A

SCHEDULE

Initially located at the Lincoln campus. Days and hours are usually Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, but the days, hours, and campus may vary depending on the department's needs.

BENEFITS

N/A