Master Police Officer

Master Police Officer

The primary purpose or objective of a George Mason University Master Police Officer position is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative, security and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The job is considered Essential / Designated personnel and is required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. This position provides training to others to meet competency and accreditation standards.

Enforces laws and investigates crimes and traffic crashes

• Enforces all applicable state and local laws and university regulations to ensure the proper protection of all University personnel, visitors, and property;
• Arrests violators of laws, issues summonses, issues written and verbal warnings when appropriate, ensures data collection forms for the 2020 Community Policing Act are issued when required;
• Exercises discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner;
• Provides law enforcement presence and crowd control at assigned activities and / or locations;
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and safety techniques during traffic control;
• Responds to radio calls and assignments made by dispatchers and supervisors, answers calls and complaints, and provides assistance to fellow law enforcement officers;
• Investigates traffic crashes and provides assistance to the injured, control crash area, and ensure the safety of other traffic until area is clear;
• Conducts interviews and writes detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner; is well-versed in laws of arrest and search and seizure;
• Provides complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of all incidents in a professional, caring and timely manner;
• Preserves crime scenes and collects and processes evidence from a variety of sources such as citizens, witnesses, suspects, crime scenes and incidents that pose a potential liability to the University;
• Uses a variety of methods to obtain information and evidence, including interviews and interrogations; and
• Prepares for and attends court to provide complete testimony and the presentation of evidence.

Provides public services and assistance to community members

Conducts patrols and provides crime prevention services

Provides support and assistance to victims, witnesses, and persons in need of services

Practices personal accountability and follows code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and is in compliance with training and certification required of position

Provides training to sworn and / or civilian staff