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Special Police Officer
| Company | Howard University |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $54545 – $60000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); and four (4) years of responsible work experience in law enforcement or security work.
- Possession of an AA degree in criminal justice or other related fields.
- Possession of United States citizenship with no criminal record.
- Possession of a good driving record and a driver’s license valid in the District of Columbia.
- Must successfully pass a qualifying physical examination, agility, and drug tests.
- Completion of a University-sponsored or law enforcement academy or the ability to successfully complete a police academy.
- Must possess a Special Police Commission with firearm authorization or be able to obtain said commission within six months after employment.
Responsibilities
- Responds as directed to emergency calls involving criminal activities within the University’s jurisdiction.
- Apprehends or detains individuals suspected of committing criminal offenses using force only when necessary to protect life or property.
- Notifies suspects of Miranda rights and reports all details of incidents to a Patrol Supervisor.
- Assists in controlling large crowds and student gatherings, using mature judgment and tact when incidents arise necessitating intervention.
- Determines the need for additional support as necessary to provide for the security of persons and property on University premises and relays to the dispatcher or relays the information to a supervisor.
- Prepares special reports in cases of arrest and handles incidents when supervisors are not available to dissolve matters requiring their attention.
- Responds to calls involving criminal activity.
- Patrols assigned post, inspects buildings, grounds, and other premises, enforces the University and District of Columbia laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that they are observed.
- Settles disturbances of the peace and investigates all unusual occurrences.
- Assists in the evacuation of buildings and carrying out proper procedures as directed by superiors.
- As situations require, appears in court and University Judicial Boards/Hearings as a witness against offenders.
- Performs other appropriate job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
