About the role
The position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on September 18.
Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Campus Police OfficerPIN 442000 Classification Summary This class is the first level in the Campus Police series. Incumbents patrol and inspect the campus and provide safety- and security-related services to all students, staff, faculty and visitors, as necessary. Responsibilities may include patrolling campus; responding to calls for assistance; performing investigation of incidents, collecting and preserving evidence; locking and unlocking facilities; monitoring security cameras; providing crowd control for events; directing traffic; issuing traffic citations; and maintaining records of all activities and issues. Incumbents may be assigned to monitor a specific facility, such as a parking garage or to a dispatch function. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Licensing Requirements Valid POST license.
Essential Job Function
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
Classification Duties 1. Patrol Assigned area to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime; enforce college regulations, local ordinances and federal and state statutes. (B2) 2. Respond to emergency calls and dispatchers regarding a variety of services including illness; accidents; disturbances; crime and other acts against persons or property; animal control; and motorist assistance. (B2) 3. Conduct investigations of incidents as necessary; collect and preserve physical evidence; protect crime scenes; interview suspects, witnesses and victims. Prepare court cases and provide legal testimony. (B2) 4. Perform traffic control duties. Directing automobile and pedestrian traffic, parking patrol activities to maintain safety and efficient flow. (B2) 5. Assist federal, state, county, local law enforcement and emergency response agencies when dispatched or observed. (B2) 6. Take and write incident / accident reports. Prepare routine standardized crime reports. Perform data entry in automated reporting and criminal intelligence collection databases. (B2) 7. Provide safety training to faculty, staff, and students. Provide safety assessment and presentations to faculty, staff, and students. (B2) 8. Assist with college and community special events on and off the college property by providing law enforcement related services. (B2) 9. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Position Duties Multistate Employer Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois. Multistate Employer
Position Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention; Applicable campus, local, State, and Federal laws and regulations; Investigation principles and practices; Report preparation techniques; Customer service principles; Computer operation and related software applications; Detailed knowledge of Federal and State Statues, County and Local Ordinances, and College Regulations; Detailed knowledge of Use of Force tactics and authorized use of lethal and non-lethal force techniques.
Skills Applying applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations; Monitoring campus facilities and grounds; Investigating suspicious activity; Maintaining records and preparing reports; Providing customer service; Operating applicable tools and equipment; Using a computer and related software applications; Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software Firearms (Handgun, Rifle) Police Patrol Vehicle Police duty equipment (Phone, handcuffs, OC spray, Baton, Taser) Office equipment Evidence gathering equipment (Fingerprinting, camera, portable breath test, narcotics quick test kit) Vehicle assist tools (Lock out kit, jumper cables, flares, tire inflation compressor)
Physical Factors
Physical Effort
Physical Effort Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Posting Information
Division Campus Police (DIV)Department Finance & Administration Reports To Campus Police Supervisor Wage/Salary $22.58 Status Full-time If Part-time, hours per week If Non-exempt, work days If Non-exempt, work hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S00688PDesired Start Date 10/12/2026 Open Date 09/10/2026 Close Date Special Instructions Summary The position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on September 18. Quicklink for Internal Posting https: // jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/5947 EEO Statement It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.
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