Full job description PRIMARY DUTY:
Under direction, police officers enforce and promote awareness of University policy and procedures, local, state, and federal laws. Officers patrol and writes complex criminal and civil reports. They maintain a high degree of independence, initiative, and interaction with all factions of the campus community. This position will be assigned to evening or overnight depending on shift needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Enforce University policies, municipal, state, and federal laws and statues Provide emergency response Enforce University policies, municipal, state, and federal laws and statues Protect the lives and property of citizens Assist in the investigation of cases Performs traffic and parking enforcement Patrol throughout University owned property Building checks on foot Assist in the investigation of ongoing cases and daily cases reported to UPD Assist in the protection and security at University events Provides information and assistance to the public Communicates legibly and clearly Ability to analyze stressful situations under minimal supervision Provide community policing models and perform public presentations All other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Two years' experience in a customer oriented field
Skills: Ability to receive an maintain a Missouri Driver's License and successfully complete a criminal background check, Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Maintain confidentiality
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: 2 years college/university
Certification/License: Missouri Peace Officer Certification or a Peace officers
Certification from a compact state
Experience: 1 years' experience as a Peace Officer
Location: Live within 20 minutes response time of the main campus
Skill: Knowledge of a University environment preferred, specifically Northwest Missouri State University campus.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outdoors/indoors during inclement weather including nights, weekends and holidays. This position works 4:00 pm to midnight. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Operates office equipment, specialized law enforcement equipment, radios, police vehicles, weapons, etc.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Primary functions require physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include running, walking, crouching, or crawling during emergency operations. Moving equipment, climbing stairs/ladders, walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time. mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
Selection Process Office of Human Resource application accepted Background Investigation-Criminal History check and 3 references Oral Review Board Oral Interview-Chief of Police and Lieutenant Conditional Offer Board Appointment Additional Information
This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The CSA will attend required CSA training and is an official of the University who has significant responsibility for students and campus activities and the authority to take action for the University. This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provides services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual.
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information. The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at .
