Parking Agents enforce parking regulations and/or provide assistance to motorists
on campus-owned property or campus-operated space. The enforcement duties may include
such activities as issuing parking-citations and regulating traffic into and out of
parking facilities. The motorist assistance services may include such activities as
helping motorists unlock their vehicles, jump-start their vehicles, or escorting them
to parking areas. Higher level agents supervise lower level personnel, participate
in the management of parking enforcement/motor assistance operations and handle more
difficult or sensitive situations in these areas (such as determining when vehicles
are to be towed). |
The Police Captain works under the general guidance and direction of the Chief of
Police. He/She performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional
public safety assistance work through planning, coordinating and directing the activities
of the Police Department. In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Police Captain
will assume the command and control of police operations, including duties as department
spokesperson when required. Manages and participates in the development and implementation
of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and
administer policies and procedures. Participate in the development and administration
of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment,
materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as
appropriate and necessary. Incumbents may respond to calls for service, however, the
primary responsibilities are managerial, including the coordination of activities
with those of departments and law enforcement agencies. Oversees the most serious
and complicated criminal investigations within the department. |
The Police Lieutenant class differs from the Police Sergeant class by the greater
degree of supervisory responsibility exercised during one or more assigned shifts
and/or the overall administrative responsibility for one or more major functional
areas in a university police department. Generally, supervises police sergeant, police
officers and support staff in their assigned duties. Manages the day to day operations
of the police department, ensuring the preservation of the chain of command within
the department and the discipline of the officers. Responsibilities may include developing
and implementing training programs; managing special units; directing the preparation
of special reports; reviewing reports from officers; and assigning officers in accordance
to specific needs. Oversees and may personally participate in investigating criminal
law violations occurring within the jurisdiction of the department, obtaining evidences
and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges,
testifying in court, and related activities. Monitors and observes patrol or investigative
activities to ensure that conduct and performance conforms to department standards.
Schedules and conducts meetings. Assists superior officer in developing and implementing
new or revised policies and procedures; interprets policies and procedures to departmental
employees. |
Performs both highly specialized and general duty police work in the protection of
life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility
for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, investigation of crime,
apprehension of criminals, direction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the
general enforcement of federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances. Work is performed
in accordance applicable statutory law, case law, accreditation standards and department
policy. Work involves an element of personal danger and, as a majority of the work
is performed without the presence of a supervisor, employees must be able to make
decisions and act independently without direct supervision. Employees must exercise
discretion and professional judgment when making enforcement decisions, during use
of force situations and in meeting emergencies. Assignments and special instructions
are received from superior officers, who review work methods and results through personal
observations, inspections, reports and discussions. |
The Police Sergeant class differs from the Police Officer class in that incumbents
typically have supervisory responsibility over a group of Police Officers on an assigned
shift and perform the more difficult peace officer duties at the advanced operational
level. Incumbents typically assign and check the work of Police Officers; train, direct,
and inspect Police Officers in the performance of peace officer duties; maintain records
and prepare reports on police activities; may command a group of Police Officers during
an emergency; may evaluate the performance of Police Officers and recommend disciplinary
or commendatory action; may conduct special or confidential investigations requiring
advanced operational skills; may assist Police Officers in the interpretation of laws
and regulations including the proper reporting of crimes; and may perform the duties
of higher classifications as required during emergencies and/or for training purposes. |
Police Telecommunicators receive, interpret, and transmit messages and information
for the University Police Department using a variety of telecommunication equipment
(such as telephone, two-way radio, teletype, and/or computer terminal). They typically:
receive and interpret in-coming citizen complaints, inquires, and reports of emergency
and non-emergency situations; logs, coordinates, disseminates, and maintains records
of messages; may initiate police reports of incidents; originates and disseminates
information regarding safety and wellbeing of law enforcement officers and citizens;
operate equipment of a communications control center to receive and transmit police
business and emergency messages; may monitor and provide base-station service for
multiple police and citizenband radio channels; and operate terminal connected to
federal, state, or local law enforcement information systems (such as Law Enforcement
Agency Data System, LEADS, National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System; or
National Crime Information Center) and/or a departmental computer to enter or retrieve
information for the purpose of gathering, verifying, or maintaining data. |
Maintains security and safety of people and property in assigned area on university
campus by patrolling areas on foot and enforcing university rules and regulations.
Security Officers are expected to report unusual or suspicious activity to Police
Officers for follow-up. Escorts people/property to desired destination when monies,
documents or safety of property or persons are a concern. Responds to alarms and dispatched
calls; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations.
May assist law enforcement officers with crowd control and surveillance at large public
events. |
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