Police Corporal

The Police Corporal performs a variety of duties to ensure that the university campus is a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, by preserving the peace, preventing and detecting crime, enforcing the law, and protecting the rights of all citizens.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all relevant personnel and departments, especially other members of the police department.
• Patrols assigned areas to protect persons and property; performs building checks, doing extensive foot patrols, indoors and out.
• Prevents and detects crimes.
• Makes arrests, collects evidence, and prepares reports.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws; enforces university policies.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up police investigations; conducts all criminal investigations.
• Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the university area; checks and reports on deficient signs, road surfaces, lighting, or other facility deficiencies on the university campus.
• Conducts non-police community services; provides information and assistance to the public.
• Testifies in court, as required.
• Conducts background checks for new police department hires; conducts field training for all newly hired sworn personnel.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete all phases of the departmental selection process, including the Field Training Officer Program.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a police officer.
• Must meet the standards of a Police Officer II.
• Must obtain at a minimum a "Meets Expectations" rating on all Investigator competencies at the annual performance appraisal for the preceding two (2) years.
• Must obtain at a minimum a "Meets Expectations" rating on all Team Lead competencies at the annual performance appraisal for the preceding four (4) years.

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Intermediate Peace Officer's Proficiency Certificate issued by TCOLE is required.

• None

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the mission, vision, and core values of the UHD Police Department
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of modern law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of report preparation
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of university policies; knowledge of human behavior and motivation; knowledge of the street layout and geographic area around the university

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to take the proper course of action
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to conduct investigations
• Ability to assume peace officer responsibilities
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to maintain composure in an emergency situation;
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies, practices, and situations
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Primary Work Location:

• This is a uniform position in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• All positions requiring peace officer certification should be prepared for full field duty at any time regardless of primary assignment.
• Personnel may be reassigned to field duty at any time either permanently or temporarily to assure appropriate field staffing levels.
• Incumbent may be allowed routine office wear as required for performance of duty.

Physical Demands:

• Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; adequate speech, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to distinguish color is required
• May be required to carry, push, pull, drag, or hold medium to heavy weight objects of up to 50lbs. The use of fingers, both hands, both arms, and both legs is required; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations. May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in and near natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment. May be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gases when assisting in emergency calls. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials, waste, and infectious diseases. May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous and/or hostile people.
• Requires the ability to safely discharge a firearm. Requires the ability to safely operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles. Requires frequent contact with the public. Works irregular hours that include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Works overtime with short or no notice.

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Focus on Customer Service

• Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
• Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
• If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
• Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
• Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

Public Safety

• Recognizes and immediately reacts to potential danger.
• Uses sound judgment to protect co-workers, students, and citizens; enforce laws and ordinances; and diffuse threatening situations.
• Complies with police rules and regulations.
• Prepares clear and concise offense reports in a timely manner.

Instruction/Training

• Demonstrates the ability to orally convey subject or message clearly and concisely to the intended audience.
• Generates interest and enthusiasm in the subject or message from the participants.
• Responds to participants' reactions or comments, and adjusts delivery style and/or format of presentation as needed.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of the subject or topic to provide practical responses to questions or issues.
• Displays applicable visuals and provides appropriate written materials to support the presentation.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.