Police Corporal

Location: University Police

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608179

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is open to only current regular, benefit-eligible NAU employees ONLY. (Temporary employees, student workers, variable-hour benefit-eligible employees, and other non-regular employees are not eligible to apply).
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Supports campus law enforcement efforts by patrolling assigned area to detect and deter criminal or suspicious activity. Investigates accidents and crimes and writes detailed daily reports to document incidents on campus. Provides professional, courteous and effective service to all campus members, including students and university guests.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Able to drag objects up to 165 pounds.
• Able to pass a physical abilities test.

Enforcing Local, State, and Federal Laws - 25%

• Patrols buildings and grounds, checking locked doors and windows, investigating suspicious activity or people and investigating unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic; prevents or deters crime and arrests violators; issues warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.

Response and Investigation of Crimes and Accidents - 25%

• Assists public and university community; delivers emergency messages; helps motorists with flat tires, stalled vehicles or keys locked in car; advises university community on crime prevention techniques.
• Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls; makes quick decisions based on analysis of situations and facts.
• Investigates crimes, and accidents of all kinds; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files report with supervisor.

Administrative Duties and Training - 20%

• Writes and files with supervisor, crime reports and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued in prescribed format.
• Trains new officers in the field according to established schedule and guidelines; submits written evaluation of trainee performance to supervisor
• Updates university law enforcement information and data to ensure access to accurate and timely information
• Gathers and analyzes requirements for additions or modifications to university law enforcement services and makes recommendations to department management.

Department Representation - 20%

• Testifies in court in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
• Answers questions regarding campus law enforcement.

Personnel Supervision - 5%

• Assumes some duties of Sergeant for squad in Sergeant's absence and/or as assigned.
• Performs minor disciplinary actions or performance evaluations.
• Prepares for and conducts briefing session prior to squad going on-duty.
• Reviews officer reports and daily activity logs for accuracy, completeness and essential elements.
• Assists other officers with difficult situations; decides which emergency situations require contacting Sergeant.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 60 credit hours toward a college degree, AND
• Two years' experience as an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ Post) certified officer at the time of promotion; OR,
• Equivalent out-of-state certification; must obtain AZ Post certification within six months from hire date.
• Possession of a current Arizona Type D driver's license upon employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of tools and policies of campus policing.
• Knowledge of university law enforcement protocol and processes.
• Basic officer skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in analytical, objective observance of situations and quick decision making.
• Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially.
• Skill in recording information accurately and completely.
• Skill in leading the work of others.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/motor-vehicle-use-for-university-business/ can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $65,580 - $72,302. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

December 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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