Campus Police Officer (Pool)

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)

$6,158.00

Salary Step (maximum monthly amount)

$8,284.00

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