Police Officer, Events

Police Officer, Events

Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to : Utilizes proper skills to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and equipment throughout the University community. This part-time position is utilized for traffic control and other police related services at special events such as : football, basketball, concerts, and others. Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University's Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions : University Police, Campus Security, UHealth Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO.

Responsibilities :

• Officers will provide police services to University of Utah events in-line with their own employing department policy and procedure. Officers will be trained and / or briefed on necessary information including expectations and job functions for the event. Police services could include any of the following :
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, i.e., thefts, accidents, assaults. Gives assistance, assesses, and remedies the situation as appropriate; files a written report as needed to support University of Utah Police. Body worn camera footage should be utilized whenever possible, and it will be requested by UUPD records.
• Conducts or assists in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.
• Assists the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.
• Assists with initial reports, prepares written reports, and maintains detailed and accurate records for files, follow-up investigations, and court purposes.
• Performs surveillance in high risk or known crime areas in order to apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.
• May assist with interviews of witnesses / suspects to acquire relevant information.
• Assistance on cases may include assistance for the Salt Lake County District Attorney; testifying and giving evidence in court.
• Assistance with traffic control
• Assistance with event and venue security and specific locations, screening at entrances, and supporting other contract security / University employees with event operations as needed.
• Uses and maintains equipment provided by employing agency or University
• Uses logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and uses initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.
• Officers must safely effect forcible arrest(s), safely control combatant(s), respond to emergencies, protect and ensure the safety of University students, staff, faculty and visitors while working extended hours in demanding and stressful environments.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferences :

Disqualifiers Include :

Additional Information :

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO / AA). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination .