Police Officer - Corporal

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

NOTE: As with all other sworn positions within the Police Department, the employee must maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical and emotional capabilities to function in the role of a Police Officer and in all other sworn position of lesser rank.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Knowledge of departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of crime prevention and law enforcement policies and procedures.
Knowledge of patrol tactics and strategy.
Knowledge of police codes and radio transmission procedures.
Knowledge of courtroom procedures and the procedures used in searching, booking, fingerprinting, and transporting prisoners.
Knowledge of Civil Service rules and procedures.
Knowledge of the Problem Solving and Decision-Making process.
Knowledge of correct English, grammar, and spelling.

Skill in driving a vehicle in emergency situations.

Ability to read and understand laws, regulations, police literature, departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and manage conflicts effectively.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to effectively communicate with university students, faculty and staff.
Ability to write clear and accurate reports.
Ability to operate motor vehicles safely.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to work well with the public.
Ability to use firearms correctly.
Ability to remember names, faces, and details of incidents and make keen observations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to enforce policies and procedures of the University.

Minimum Qualifications

Served in the capacity of a Police Officer 1 for a period of six months to a year.

At least sixty (60) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university with an overall Grade Point Average of 2.0 (“C” Average) or above

OR

High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following:

1. Must successfully complete Field Training certification course within a specified time frame.

2. Also required to successfully complete a P.O.S.T. certified police training from an accredited college, university or law enforcement academy.

3. Active law enforcement status. Active law enforcement officer means a permanent, full-time, uniformed law enforcement officer functioning in a patrol capacity, determined from documentation or certification submitted to the Police Department.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid “Class D” Driver’s License
Police Commission and P.O.S.T. Certification
Field Training Officer’s Certification