Primary Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the primary responsibilities of a Police Officer are to:

• Protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Enforce laws and traffic regulations.
• Apprehend violators.
• Provide general information and assistance to the public.
• Assist in investigations.

Primary Work Assignments

Police Officers also may be assigned primary work assignments that include:

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds by foot or by vehicle.
• Control crowds during assemblies or disturbances.
• Guard property.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts and disturbances of the peace.
• Gather evidence.
• Make arrests and appear in court, as required.
• Enforcing parking regulations and issuing traffic citations.
• Administering first aid to injured persons.
• Guarding or transporting cash funds.

Additional Work Assignments

Police Officers may also receive training and/or be delegated responsibility for additional work assignments that include:

• Range master
• Field training
• Defensive tactics instruction
• Bicycle patrol
• Special evidence technician
• Crime prevention specialist
• Community relations programs
• Member of a critical response unit.