Campus Police Officer (Pool)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The Evergreen State College accepts Campus Police Officer applications on a
continuous basis to fill vacant positions as they occur. Positions may be
filled at the entry or lateral level. Applications expire after twelve months.
Instructions to reactivate an application will be sent at time of expiration.
Hiring process for Campus Police Officer:
Application
Interview
Written exam and Physical Ability Test (entry level candidates only)
Reference checks
Conditional offer of employment
Background investigation
Polygraph
Psychological evaluation
Medical examination
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Campus Police Officer (Pool)
Working Title
Location Olympia
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www. evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.
Union Represented Yes
Overtime Eligible Yes
Monthly FTE 1.0
Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) $6,527.00
Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) $8,781.00
Cyclic Position No
Cyclic Details n/a
Project Position No
End Date n/a
Special Note This posting is to establish a pool of applicants to fill vacant Campus Police Officer positions as they occur.
Campus Police Officer positions are full-time, over-time eligible positions
that may be filled at the entry or lateral level.
Position Purpose Under the general supervision of a Campus Police Sergeant, Campus Police Officers perform traditional law enforcement, peacekeeping and public service duties in accordance with Federal, State and College statutes and regulations; and are responsible for prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and general enforcement of laws, ordinances and campus policies and procedures, as required.
Nature and Scope Police Service Mission Statement “To make a positive difference for members of our community by seeking and finding ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of safety, security, and quality service.”
The nature of police work requires that each Campus Police Officer possess the
ability to expertly perform all of the tasks required to deal with the worst-
case scenario. At any given time, a routine task being performed by a Campus
Police Officer may suddenly become a violent confrontation. All skills,
training and physical capabilities may be called upon instantaneously.
Furthermore, Campus Police Officers are required to be a generalist with
respect to their daily duties. The inability to perform even the most routine
task conflicts with the public perception of what they can expect when they
call for a uniformed Campus Police Officer. Campus Police Officers must have
the ability to act decisively and without direct supervision in varying
situations, including situations involving an element of personal danger. At
the same time, a Campus Police Officer is required to be at all times
approachable as a campus community member, helpful, personable, with an
awareness of diverse cultural, socio-economic, personal and philosophical
backgrounds and expectations. The mantra of law enforcement in Washington
State, and in particular at the Evergreen State College Police
Department/Department of Police Services, is that which is referred to as a
“Guardian” approach to the law enforcement profession. This expectation is
strictly enforced.
Police Services is a 24/7 operation, requiring that Campus Police Officers be
available to work day, evening and graveyard shifts, weekends and holidays and
during emergency response situations. The current work schedule provides that
the Campus Police Officer works one hundred sixty (160) hours in a twenty-
eight (28) day period and may be changed on a temporary, permanent,
emergency or employee-requested basis.
Essential Functions
Serve as liaison to community constituents with an emphasis on staff,
faculty and residents of campus housing.
Perform Campus Police Officer duties in accordance with professional
standards and in compliance with Police Services standard operating
procedures, department guidelines, applicable state and federal laws,
local ordinances and related College policies and procedures.
Maintain proficiency or expertise in federal and state, institution and
department policies, rules and regulations.
Provide protection and safety for persons and property on campus, which
includes enforcement of federal, state laws and campus rules and
regulations.
Gather and secure evidence, protect crime scenes, investigate crimes,
interview witnesses, suspects and other involved parties, make arrests and
issue infractions and citations.
Perform patrol functions by foot, bicycle and vehicle to prevent and
detect criminal activity; investigate complaints of disturbance,
accidents, stolen property, or criminal activity.
Provide emergency and non-emergency assistance to local law enforcement
agencies on and off campus as needed and/or requested.
Document and write complete and accurate case and investigative reports on
incidents responded to, describing detailed information and action taken
and that meet the needs of the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office.
Operate police radios, emergency vehicle equipment and paging system.
Monitor alarms for fire, intrusion, and other related security needs.
Secure and unlock buildings and areas within as needed, or requested.
Provide escorts on campus for personal safety and security as needed,
within department policies and procedures.
Provide security for campus special events, social and sports events.
Enforce pet policy and perform animal control functions as necessary.
Maintain proficiency in Use of Force and firearms skills.
Complete department and State required training.
Participate on committees, in meetings and otherwise represent the
department as required.
Attend staff meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Provide parking/traffic assists including: directing traffic, jump-starts,
vehicle entry and vehicle impounds (towing and booting equipment) within
department policies and procedures.
Provide unlocks or access for students, staff and faculty as is required
by existing policy.
Operate telephone switchboard by providing backup support for emergency
communications operations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent public relations skills.
Skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships and a sense of inclusion with diverse constituents (i.e.,
students and other campus community members, the public, law enforcement
officials and other employees), including knowledge and understanding of
the policing, safety issues and concerns of the diverse cultures
represented on campus, such as young adults, women, people of color, gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender people and persons with disabilities.
Ability to work with campus community to create a sense of ownership and
partnership in their mutual safety and security.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and the ability to learn and enforce
college policies and procedures.
Ability to perceive campus policing as a law enforcement and educational
process, within the Guardian Model.
Ability to act decisively and without direct supervision in varying
situations, including situations involving an element of personal danger.
Ability to direct and/or effectively interact with others under emergency,
unpredictable, unusual, stressful and/or dangerous conditions.
Strong skill and ability to plan, organize, and coordinate competing and
multiple functions and responsibilities.
Ability and skill in responding to complaints, settling disputes,
resolving grievances and conflicts, and/or negotiating with others while
performing policing duties.
Ability to use good judgment, and excellent reasoning and decision making
skills to get information from all relevant sources, to form general
conclusions about events and/or seemingly unrelated issues, and to
identify alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to issues or
problems.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including
the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will
understand.
Skill and ability in writing timely and accurate case and investigative
reports.
Knowledge of and ability to use specialized police equipment, techniques
and instruments, including firearms.
Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles.
Skill and ability to know when to assume command, recognize dangerous and
stressful situations, and when to take proper corrective action.
Ability to work alone and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to apply common sense discretion when performing peacekeeping and
law enforcement functions.
Ability to be honest and truthful in carrying out the responsibilities of
the position.
Ability to comprehend and apply complex policies and procedures.
Commitment to and support of the department strategic plan, mission, goals
and objectives.
Commitment to facilitate the practice of the Community Oriented Policing
(COP's) philosophy and the Guardian Model as a way of doing business in
Police Services.
Ability to maintain a degree of fitness that allows participation in
stressful, physically demanding, and/or confrontational situations (e.g.,
ability to stand and/or walk for long periods without breaks and in
various weather conditions, ability to lift and/or push heavy objects,
basic motor skills sufficient to perform essential duties, ability to
remain aware and alert while performing duties, ability to maintain
surveillance and/or stakeouts, vision correctable to 20/20, hearing within
normal tolerances or correctable).
Skill and ability to use general office equipment, including computers and
related software.
Ability to work varying shifts/schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Prior law enforcement experience, including conducting internal
investigations, performing dispatch operations and knowledge of
International Association of Chiefs of Police and International
Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators policies and
procedures.
Conditions of Employment
Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three
days of beginning work.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and covered by a collective
bargaining agreement.
Must be able to meet all conditions of employment as set forth in Chapter
139-07 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Must possess or obtain a Basic Law Enforcement Academy certificate issued
by the State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJCT)
or must qualify for and pass the CJTC equivalency course and examination.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or obtain one
within 30 days of hire.
Have no felony convictions.
Must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation as defined
by RCW 43.101.095.
Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual
Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The
college will contact current and past employers to verify this
information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their
declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered
after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
Must successfully complete handgun and patrol rifle qualification courses.
Must possess or obtain a valid basic first-aid card within twelve months
of hire.
Must possess or obtain a valid breathalyzer certificate within twelve
months of hire.
Must possess or obtain a valid radar operator certificate within twelve
months of hire.
Have the ability to work day, evening and graveyard shifts, weekends,
holidays and during emergency situations, and overtime as needed.
Benefits A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; optional deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more information about Evergreen's excellent employee benefits, please view https: // www. evergreen.edu/payroll/benefits-package.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S2017-021
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 03/07/2017
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants The Evergreen State College accepts Campus Police Officer applications on a continuous basis to fill vacant positions as they occur. Positions may be filled at the entry or lateral level. Applications expire after twelve months. Instructions to reactivate an application will be sent at time of expiration.Hiring process for Campus Police Officer:
Application
Interview
Written exam and Physical Ability Test (entry level candidates only)
Reference checks
Conditional offer of employment
Background investigation
Polygraph
Psychological evaluation
Medical examination
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #1: Describe your knowledge of federal and state laws as they relate to this position and your ability to learn and enforce college policies and procedures.
(Open Ended Question)
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #2: Describe your ability to perceive campus policing as a law enforcement and educational process.
(Open Ended Question)
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #3: Describe your skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituents including knowledge and understanding of the policing, safety issues and concerns of the diverse cultures represented on campus.
(Open Ended Question)
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #4: Describe your ability to direct and/or effectively interact with others under emergency, unpredictable, unusual, stressful and/or dangerous conditions.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
