Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit Req # 10004225 About the Department: The primary purpose/objective/mission of the University Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for all university employees, students, and guests. Embracing the principles of community policing, the department works collaboratively with academic and administrative units, individuals, and organizations in furtherance of the mission of the university. The department delivers a comprehensive program in law enforcement to provide the highest level of safety, security, and service for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university, as they pursue their daily work and study activities, consistent with the laws of the commonwealth, and the policies of the university. About the Position: The primary purpose of a George Mason University Police Officer position is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, security and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The job is considered Essential/Designated personnel and is required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. Responsibilities: Enforces laws and investigates crimes and traffic crashes Enforces all applicable state and local laws and university regulations to ensure the proper protection of all University personnel, visitors, and property; Arrests violators of laws, issues summonses, issues written and verbal warnings when appropriate, ensures data collection forms for the 2020 Community Policing Act are issued when required; Exercises discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner; Provides law enforcement presence and crowd control at assigned activities and/or locations; Demonstrates professional demeanor and safety techniques during traffic control; Responds to radio calls and assignments made by dispatchers and supervisors, answers calls and complaints, and provides assistance to fellow law enforcement officers; Investigates traffic crashes and provides assistance to the injured, control crash area, and ensure the safety of other traffic until area is clear; Conducts interviews and writes detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner; is well-versed in laws of arrest and search and seizure; and Provides complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of all incidents in a professional, caring and timely manner. Preserves crime scenes and collects and processes evidence from a variety of sources such as citizens, witnesses, suspects, crime scenes and incidents that pose a potential liability to the University. Uses a variety of methods to obtain information and evidence, including interviews and interrogations. Prepares for and attends court to provide complete testimony and the presentation of evidence. Provides public services and assistance to community members Provides assistance to the community by utilizing sound decision making and customer service practices; Ensures that the public is dealt with in a courteous and professional manner, displays no bias, and works to overcome communication barriers; Displays appropriate compassion and empathy, providing law enforcement services with a high standard of care; Looks beyond the initial problem and seeks opportunities to provide exceptional customer service; Demonstrates competency and employs proper safety procedures with handling a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner. Thorough problem solving methodologies, provides solutions or the resources to solve any problem confronting the public. Proactively follows up on contacts and referrals. Exercises sound judgement; decisions take into consideration department and university policy, law, and fact; and Renders aid and assistance to citizens, fellow officers, and other public safety partners. Responsive to requests for mutual aid. Conducts patrols and participates in crime prevention activities Provides proactive deterrence and high visibility patrols of all University property by vehicle, foot, and/or bicycle with a community policing philosophy; Utilizes unallocated time in a productive manner, demonstrates effective time management and ability to plan and organize a daily work routine, and contributes in a positive manner to department’s mission; Operates police vehicle and conducts foot/bike patrols to observe for and confront violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of public peace; Reports and addresses hazardous conditions; Motivates productivity and takes initiative to improve job knowledge and skills through conducting proactive patrols and engaging with the community. Maintains public peace and provides the University community with the most current crime prevention technology and methods. Participates in and documents community outreach activities and events as part of daily patrol routines; and Works effectively and proactively with Community Outreach unit to identify and participate in activities, events, and training opportunities. Provides support and assistance to victims, witnesses, and persons in need of services Maintains a professional working relationship with the University Administration, University Life, and the University community, as well as with other elements of the criminal justice system including the courts, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Community Services Board (CSB), and other law enforcement agencies to render assistance to victims, witnesses, and persons in need of resources or services; Provides assistance to crime victims by rendering sensitive and caring support. Provides victims and witnesses information on cases, court procedures, and protective order statuses. Updates victims and witnesses on case statuses, arrests made, and service of proc