Police Officer

About the role

Provide law enforcement and public safety services to the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) community. This includes enforcement of criminal statutes with full arrest authority, parking and traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support, non-criminal public safety services, and enforcement of college policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity in buildings and conduct security patrols on foot or in vehicle to detect suspicious activity, deter crime, preserve law and order, and safeguard life and property.
• Maintain surveillance of campus grounds for any safety hazards.
• Answer calls for service typical of a college environment, such as responding to medical emergencies, serving as a personal escort, locking and unlocking classroom doors, providing money escorts, property recovery, and keeping campus thoroughfares and lots unobstructed.
• Provide assistance to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner that instills trust and respect within the JCCC community.
• Perform duties in a conscientious and efficient manner.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations.
• Provide warnings, issue citations, and make arrests for violations of state laws, local ordinances, or JCCC policies and rules.
• Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses and gather information and evidence.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
• Prepare related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies, such as accidents, medical incidents, natural disasters, and criminal incidents, providing assistance and coordinating with other emergency services as required.
• Testify in courts and at hearings.
• Prepare documentation and present case evidence.
• Inspect and maintain assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment. Ensure all equipment is working properly. Report any defects in need of correction to leaders.
• Aid with event security and protection of high-profile campus visitors.

Requirements

• Certification as Kansas-commissioned Police Officer.
• Eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program acceptable to Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).
• Obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer issued through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) prior to receiving permanent employment status at Johnson County Community College.
• Qualify and certify with firearms, ASP baton, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray.
• Obtain NIMS and ICS training certificates.
• Minimum age 21.
• US Citizen by the State of Kansas.

Qualifications

• High School degree.
• Proficiency in discipline.
• Ability to conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Skills

• Law enforcement and public safety skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina.
• Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to operate various law enforcement equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays).
• 14 days of paid holidays.
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents).
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non-JCCC courses for employee.
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.
• Many more!

Pay

$26.98 - $35.10 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Schedule

Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week.