Police Officer

Police Officer

The Department of Public Safety Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws and criminal laws and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws and institution policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators
• Performs security checks of campus buildings
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus premises
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required
• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance
• Monitors security and fire panels for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledges, Abilities, And Skills:

• Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques
• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations, for security
• Ability to direct traffic and maintain order
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties
• Ability to change work hours to meet agency needs including off-hours call out

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• One year experience in law enforcement or a related field
• Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, or similar academy, in accordance with ACA 12-9-106
• Must pass psychological and physical exam
• Must pass fingerprint-based background check
• Possess or be able to obtain an Arkansas driver's license

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Interviews for qualified individuals to begin immediately.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Applicant Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College Transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
4. Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)

All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.