RESERVE POLICE OFFICER

The responsibilities for this part-time, temporary position are:

• Assist full time officers operating police vehicles or conducting foot patrol throughout assigned geographical areas, observing for criminal activity or other incidents requiring police intervention
• Speak informally on a continual basis with citizens concerning local ordinances, state laws, and police related subjects to assist in resolving their particular problem in cooperation with the Department
• Answer calls regarding service, illness, accidents, disturbances, crime, or distress and provides necessary assistance.
• Conduct after hour security checks of University buildings and property
• Respond to in-progress or recent criminal incidents to apprehend violators, restore, or maintain public safety and obtain pertinent information for subsequent investigations. May use necessary physical force to subdue suspected criminals.
• Make pedestrian/vehicle stops to question suspects of ordinance/statute violations. Interview victims, witnesses, and actual or suspected subjects in criminal incidents.
• Write a variety of narrative reports on incidents, information, traffic stops and accidents
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities
• Keep in contact with the public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police operations activities; and frequently attend training programs to enhance job knowledge and performance
• Dispatch and assist with information disbursement
• Provide security during various events on campus

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21
• A valid Missouri operator’s license
• Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started
• Must be able to pass a physical and psychological exam before being hired

• 30 college credit hours from accredited college or university OR 2 years federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years’ experience as full-time POST certified peace officer
• Advanced levels of education and safe driving record without violations, summonses, and arrests.
• Valid, Level 2 ballistic vest
• 9mm weapon and holster (successful candidates will be required to qualify with the weapon if selected)

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $21.47 - $25.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 9
University Title: POLICE OFFICER
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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