What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - University Police Department position at Southeast Missouri State University?
Police OfficerÂ
University Police
Full Time
Primary Responsibilities
To Apply:  Click on the APPLY button at the top of the page and complete every section of the online application.  A letter of interest addressing all position qualifications and a current resume is required.  The review of applications will begin immediately.
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):Â Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. Â SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.Â
 SEMO Fact Book:  Institutional Research Factbook | SEMO
 SEMO Strategic Action Plan:  Strategic Action Plan (semo.edu)
University Police
Full Time
Primary Responsibilities
- Protects and serves the students, visitors, faculty, and staff of the Southeast Missouri State University campus
- Patrols and protects the properties, buildings and grounds of campus
- Investigates crimes for presentation to municipal and county attorneys for criminal prosecutions
- Responds to requests for service and campus emergencies
- Enforces student Code of Conduct and makes referrals to the Office of Student Conduct
- Conducts patrols and makes routine security checks of campus buildings
- Performs protective duties to provide police services in assigned areas of campus
- Provides safety and crime prevention education for the campus community
- Maintains a valid driver license
- Maintains Post certification
- High school diploma or GED; college coursework or degree a plus
- Must be Missouri POST certified or have completed an approved academy training program and become Missouri POST certified by first day of employment
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver license
- Must be available to work any hours, rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays; subject to call in as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service and community policing philosophy
- Demonstrated sound judgement in handling sensitive situations with tact, discretion and confidentialityÂ
To Apply:  Click on the APPLY button at the top of the page and complete every section of the online application.  A letter of interest addressing all position qualifications and a current resume is required.  The review of applications will begin immediately.
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):Â Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. Â SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.Â
 SEMO Fact Book:  Institutional Research Factbook | SEMO
 SEMO Strategic Action Plan:  Strategic Action Plan (semo.edu)
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