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Rhode Island College

<div><div>The purpose of the Campus Police Department is to provide service and protection to The Rhode Island College campus, properties, staff, faculty, visitors, and students. Working with Student Services, Residential Life, Physical Plant and others in our on-campus community, we are an integrated team striving to achieve excellence in police protection and to ensure a high quality of student-faculty life by promoting a tranquil, safe atmosphere conducive to the objectives of the College. The department is dedicated to the protection of the College properties to ensure the beauty, security, and safe function of the campus grounds and resources.</div>
Reports To Director, Security &amp; Safety Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
<div>At Rhode Island College (RIC), to independently perform a full range of tasks involved in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property at Rhode Island College (RIC); to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and/or in marked police cruisers; to inspect campus buildings and grounds; to guard against fire, theft, damage, defacement and/or destruction; to maintain order and security on institution premises; to identify and apprehend criminal offenders as permitted within the law and participate in subsequent Court proceedings; to provide emergency medical services to the campus community, including to provide aid to individuals who are injured or in danger of physical harm as well as to render first aid; to perform all required duties in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and ordinances as well as College and Department rules, regulations, policies and orders; and to do related work as required.<br>
To ensure all buildings are secure by locking and unlocking as needed.<br>
To attend roll call prior to the beginning of a shift.<br>
To acquire and record information concerning events that have occurred since the last shift.<br>
To reduce opportunities for the commission of crime through preventative law enforcement measures. To facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Code.<br>
To proactively identify potential law enforcement problems and communicate the need for services by utilizing the Department Chain of Command.<br>
To actively participate in establishing and maintaining security and safety on the College campus.<br>
To promote and preserve peace on campus in a variety of settings including but not limited to campus gatherings, events, debates and/or during response to disturbances.<br>
To exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office.<br>
To be accountable to supervisory Officers and promptly obey all lawful orders.<br>
To coordinate efforts with other members of the Department so that teamwork may ensure a continuity of purpose and the achievement of Department objectives.<br>
To communicate all pertinent information promptly and accurately to supervisors and fellow Officers.<br>
To acquire and record necessary information, and to document the provision of police services to any member of the campus community.<br>
To file all reports and documents prior to the end of each shift with care to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>
To ensure that all property seized, recovered or taken for safekeeping is properly marked, receipted and stored prior to the completion of each shift.<br>
To maintain equipment properly and regularly in order to keep such equipment in a functional and presentable condition.<br>
To care for all assigned Department equipment in such manner as to prevent unnecessary damage.<br>
To carry out all duties in an efficient and professional manner which brings credit to the Officer, the College, the Department and the law enforcement profession.<br>
To assist and provide information to members of the campus community upon request.<br>
To courteously explain any instance where the Department does not have jurisdiction, and to make suggestions as to other procedures that the member of the campus community can follow to rectify the problem(s).<br>
To serve and/or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers promptly in the manner prescribed by law and/or by the issuing supervisor and in keeping with campus policy.<br>
To confer with and generally assist Court prosecutors in furtherance of criminal prosecutions as needed. To appear in Court as summoned and to testify in a professional manner.<br>
To consistently refrain from the use of excessive force and the appearance of bias or prejudice when dealing with the public or those detained.<br>
To enforce all laws and ordinances in a fair and professional manner.<br>
To punctually respond to all assignments.<br>
To operate a communications office including dispatching and keeping police records.<br>
To perform routine maintenance on police vehicles.<br>
To cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of laws and regulations.<br>
To perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Security and Safety, Chief of Campus Police or his/her designee.</div>
Education
<div>Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus successful completion of a Rhode Island Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Training Academy curriculum; and</div>
Experience
<div>Prior employment in a full-time position as a POST certified police officer, who retired or resigned in good standing, requiring maintenance of law and order and protection of life and property, including responsibility for the arrest and detention of persons in violation of the law.</div>
Or Combination of Education and Experience
<div>NA</div>
Or Combination of Education and Experience Additional Required Qualifications
<div>1. Must possess valid Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification<br>
2. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician&rsquo;s certificate<br>
3. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator&rsquo;s license<br>
4. Ability to pass a national background criminal investigation (BCI)<br>
5. Ability to pass a state-approved psychological examination.<br>
6. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and any random post-employment screening<br>
7. Within 6 months of appointment, must acquire and maintain First Responder Certification from the Rhode Island Department of Health</div>
Knowledges Skills and Capacities
<div>A working knowledge of the Office of Postsecondary Commissioner&rsquo;s and assigned institutional regulations; a working knowledge of the principles and practices commonly applied by a police officer in the enforcement of the law and regulations to protect life and property; the ability to apply such knowledge, principles and practices in a college environment; a working knowledge of the methods of investigating accidents and other incidents; the ability to enforce traffic regulations and to direct and regulate traffic; the ability to make accurate reports on law or regulation violations; the ability to render first aid; the ability to operate a communications office and keep police records; the ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others; the ability to analyze and appropriately act in emergency situations, develop effective courses of action and successfully facilitate safe outcomes to the same; the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities.</div>
Preferred Qualifications
<div>NA</div>
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