Armed Officer, Public Safety
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on February 21, 2023
University of Hartford
Armed Officer, Public Safety
Job Description
Preserves and protects life and property owned or governed by the University. Performs effectively as a Public Safety Officer and executes public safety-related duties in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; completes specialty tasks as assigned; remains abreast of public safety trends to enhance public safety skills and performs other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university. Responds to, investigates and documents all calls for service. Provides emergency medical response when necessary. Provides routine patrol of both on-campus and off-campus University properties. Provides safety services for special events. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duties
This job description of the job is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned by the supervisor according to varying needs.
Description of Key Responsibility: Provides building security services via daily multiple building patrols. Assumes responsibility for building access, locking and unlocking doors as necessary and appropriate. *
Description of Key Responsibility: Responds to emergency situations, including but not limited to, disruptive and/or disorderly incidents, various medical situations, and/or fires in an effort to restore and maintain order as well as ensure University cooperation with civil agencies. *
Description of Key Responsibility: Assures that order is maintained at University events. Responds to complaints of disturbances or disorderly behavior, taking action as necessary and appropriate.
Description of Key Responsibility: Inspects, maintains and secures all assigned and departmental issued equipment to ensure effective operating conditions are maintained. Adheres to all procedures for the safe handling of firearms.
Description of Key Responsibility: Provides traffic and parking enforcement duties on campus to ensure the safety of our students, staff, faculty and visitors. Assists motorists with disabled vehicles as necessary and appropriate. *
Description of Key Responsibility: Responds to routine complaints and calls for service from students, faculty, staff and visitors in a timely and professional manner. Conducts thorough and detailed preliminary investigations of all reported incidents on campus by interviewing complainants, victims and/or witnesses at the scene of a crime or incident to gather relevant information. Writes reports in narrative form describing events, activities, investigation or enforcement action taken. Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact. *
Description of Key Responsibility: Attends mandatory quarterly and annual certification courses as required to maintain valid qualifications. Actively participates in in-service training programs. Maintains public safety related skills and abilities at an acceptable level. Provides field training to new recruits.
Description of Key Responsibility: Performs other duties as assigned.
Formal Education:
One of the following: (1)Bachelor’s degree; (2)Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, or; (3)a high school diploma with a specific related experience including public safety/civilian/military/police experience.
Work Experience:
Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.Regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles.Regular exposure to infectious material/diseases.Works on slippery or uneven surfaces. High dust, dirt, grease environment.Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors.Works in darkness or with poor lighting.Regular exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity.
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Special Skills
Registered as a public safety officer with the Connecticut State Police. Possession of current motor vehicle license in good standing. Possession of a CT pistol permit and ability to obtain a Guard Card – Blue Card permit within thirty (30) days of hire. Possess and maintain EMR certification. Mandated training for hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens will be provided. Must meet annual firearms qualification requirements. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and psychological evaluation. The ability to achieve and maintain certification in Expandible Police Baton, OC Spray, handcuffing and other required training as deemed necessary by the department.* The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
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