Police Officer (52461)

SUMMARY: This position provides a peaceful and safe environment conducive to the education of the students by
preservation of the public peace within the boundaries of the lands under control of the Board of Regents. This mission
will be accomplished by the protection of life and property; the prevention and suppression of crime and traffic
accidents; the arrest and prosecution of violators of the law; and the proper enforcement of all Federal and State laws,
and County and City ordinances, within the jurisdiction described above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs building security checks for hazardous conditions, open doors, water leaks, fire detection and criminal
activity utilizing the security management system.
• Maintains radio communication with dispatch at all times and remain thoroughly familiar with department police.
• Remains alert to the development of conditions tending to cause crime or indicative of criminal activity, take
preventive action to correct such conditions, and inform superiors as soon as the situation permits.
• Responds to situations brought to the officer’s attention while in the course of routine patrol or when assigned
by radio.
• Renders first aid, when qualified, to persons who are seriously ill or injured.
• Assists persons needing police services.
• Preserves serious crime scenes until Sergeant, Investigator or Chief arrives.
• Stops drivers violating the motor vehicle code.
• Warns and issue citations and make arrests.
• Assembles evidence for courts and testify in the prosecution of the violators.
• Responsible for keeping traffic moving in a safe manner as free of congestion as possible.
• Directs and maintain order during an emergency or accident situation.
• Investigates accidents, which include writing reports, and diagrams completed according to departmental
regulations and state law; and render needed assistance to the public.
• Assists fellow police officers and police agencies.
• Conducts special investigations as necessary of any incidents brought to officer’s attention.
• Assists in traffic safety programs.
• Reports dangerous road conditions, all security violations, and other hazardous conditions to the proper
authorities.
• Maintains orders conduct of large crowds.
• Operates emergency roadblocks.
• Performs vehicle inspection of safety equipment.
• Checks for suspected stolen vehicles.
• Checks driver’s licenses and vehicle registration.
• Reports weather conditions to proper authorities.
• Enforces all laws, as well as rules and regulations of the University.
• Assists District Attorneys, District Courts and all local Law Enforcement Agencies and Judiciary in the proper
carriage of justice.
• Answers questions relative to police work, traffic laws, weather and road conditions, locations of points of interest
and other information requested with accurate and courteous replies.
• Operates and properly monitor mobile, portable and fixed radio communication systems.
• Operates and properly maintain equipment such as assigned vehicles in such a manner as to avoid accidents or
unnecessary expense.
• Conducts self at all times in such a manner as to merit the praise and commendation of all persons.
• Submits reports according to the departmental report manual and as otherwise required.
• Assists fellow officers whenever requested to do so or whenever judgment indicates assistance is needed for the
best interests of the Police Department.
• Maintains the Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual for reference and continued use.
• Assists local police agencies as requested in all related police activities.
• Responds to assignments or special tasks in a manner to provide for efficient accomplishment of duties under the
direction and supervision of the Chief of Police, or his designated representative.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• -Work is normally performed in an exterior setting.