Public Safety Officer/Police Officer (210)
Conway, AR
Full Time
4438954
Entry Level
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Title Information
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Full Time |
| Minimum Salary or Salary Range | $43,000 |
| Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? | Onsite |
Position Information
| Posting Number | NC0302025 |
| Working Title | Police Officer |
| Department Org | 123000 - University Police |
| Position Summary | The Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. |
| Job Duties and Responsibilities | -Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators. -Performs security checks of campus buildings. -Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus. -Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow. -Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required. -Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance. -Monitors security and fire panel for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers. -Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | -Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations, for security. -Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques. -Ability to direct traffic and to maintain order. -Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents. -Ability to communicate orally and in writing. -Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties. |
| Skills Considered Essential for Success | -Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education. -Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures. -Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment. -Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team. -Ability to make sound judgments. -Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities. -Civility in all interactions. -Demonstrate effective follow-up. |
| Required Education and/or Experience | The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Must possess valid Arkansas driver’s license. Preference is to be certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Certification Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-106, or an approved law enforcement training academy or the ability to become certified. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. |
| Desired start date | 04/16/2025 |
| Open Date | 02/25/2025 |
| Close Date | 04/17/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | There will be a written and physical test for this position. You will be notified via email the date and location when determined. Two references with contact information will be requested. For more information about working at UCA and the available benefits visit https://uca.edu/hr/employee-benefits/. |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently a certified police officer?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you attended a basic police officer training course?
- Yes
- No
- * Certified police officer in what state?
- * Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any place of employment?
- Yes
- No
- * Either as an adult or a juvenile, have you EVER been detained for investigation, held on suspicion, questioned, fingerprinted, arrested, indicted, criminally charged, or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony offense in this state or in any other legal jurisdiction (including offenses punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice)?
- Yes
- No
Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.
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