9033L1
Pay Grade: 23
DEFINITION OF WORK
Summary
This is supervisory and participatory commissioned law enforcement work providing police protection to a Board of Regents' institution.
The work involves overseeing the work of the University Police Officers, advising the University Police Sergeant on officer performance, instructing new police officers in a field training program, providing law enforcement services, conducting police investigations, and compiling reports for presentation to the court.
Standard Classification Factors
Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision…" Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks.
Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category.
Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation.
Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial.
Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level.
Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion.
Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible.
Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance.
Distinguishing Features
Differs from the University Police Officer class in which the incumbents neither have limited supervisory responsibilities nor serve as field training officers.
Differs from the University Police Sergeant class in which the incumbents have full supervisory responsibilities which include completing evaluations of subordinate officers, establishing work schedules and assigning work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Alters work assignments to ensure adequate police protection is provided in the police sergeant's absence. Reports to on-coming supervisor on current activities and administrative directions issued during previous shift. Reads special orders and instructions at briefings and relays information to next shift.
Assists the police sergeant in evaluating police officers by reviewing work of police officers through visual observation and written reports. Reviews and coordinates information obtained through investigations to ensure proper reporting and case classification.
Inspects personnel and equipment for adherence to department standards. Enforces department rules and regulations as supervisor of other officers. Examines care and control of authorized equipment and vehicles, including firearms. Decides when an emergency response is necessary.
Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal or non-criminal situations, motor vehicle collisions, and disturbances. Enforces state law and city ordinances when appropriate. Exercises crime prevention measures.
Instructs new police officers in the field training program and prepares daily evaluations to determine training progress and continued employment.
Patrols an assigned area or function, observing and instructing police officers. Responds to major calls or complex situations where assistance is required. This activity may occur while employee is operating as shift supervisor during the absence of the police sergeant or as lead officer during the presence of the police sergeant.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge
*Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
*Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and pertinent ordinances.
Knowledge of physical location assigned, including buildings, streets, and areas where more than usual police attention may be required.
*Knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their application.
*Knowledge of the rights of the criminally accused.
*Knowledge of general law enforcement procedures.
*Knowledge of the laws governing search and seizure.
*Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
*Knowledge of surveillance techniques.
*Knowledge of state and local motor vehicle laws.
*Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques.
*Knowledge of state and federal criminal laws.
Knowledge of the principles of supervision and instruction.
Abilities
*Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, prepare clear and comprehensive reports, and express one's self orally and in writing.
*Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
*Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with other employees, subordinates, and the public.
*Ability to analyze situations promptly and accurately, and to quickly adopt prompt, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Ability to instruct and provide counsel to new employees.
Ability to review and report the progress of new employees.
*Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles.
Ability to maintain excellent physical condition.
*Ability to qualify with duty weapon on a regular basis.
*Ability to observe situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely.
*Ability to work independently with or without detailed supervision.
Ability to interview and/or interrogate others to elicit pertinent information.
*Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
*Ability to read and comprehend written material for application to daily work.
*Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
*Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions.
*Necessary at Entry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement equivalent and valid driver's license and limited independent work experience in general law enforcement.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position in this class, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9).
Must be eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program acceptable to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission or already be certified as a law enforcement officer.
Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.
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