Location: Lawrence,KS, USA
Job Description
20% - Complete reports in compliance with departmental procedures by determining their necessity and promptly initiating follow-up reports when further investigation is required. Additionally, documenting crime scenes using photographs, sketches, diagrams, and written reports is crucial, ensuring proper marking and packaging of evidence for later examination or court presentation, while maintaining current evidence record files and investigation reports for immediate recall. Maintaining knowledge of personal and property safety and applying them to the University environment. Disseminating information through programs, literature, security surveys, and personal contacts. Developing and conducting personal and property safety programs at an appropriate level for groups requesting assistance or when potential problems arise.
15% - Collaborate to develop operational procedures and oversee community relationship projects within the section. This includes organizing crime prevention lectures, service projects, and supporting law enforcement training initiatives. Perform recruiting and pre-employment screenings, scheduling, testing, and background investigations.
15% - Support procurement processes for the KU Police Department, tracking purchase orders, coordinating vehicle maintenance, and ensuring compliance with departmental and state purchasing guidelines. Research equipment, vendors, and software solutions that could be used to enhance departmental effectiveness.
15% - Prepare and distribute informational literature for the department and community, ensuring accuracy and staying informed of legal changes and departmental activities. This may include internal/external bulletins, crime alerts, and Clery reports.
10% - Manage lost and found/evidentiary property, maintain an inventory of department equipment as needed.
10% - Assist in the Patrol Unit when required, serving as an investigating officer in major cases, providing expert testimony, and aiding in the training of new officers.
5% - Conduct administrative reviews and investigations, as needed or as assigned.
5% - Act as a liaison with other University departments, community services officers, and external law enforcement agencies. Foster relationships with community resource groups and address community concerns promptly.
5% - Maintain law enforcement certification, attend mandated training sessions, and ensure proficiency in the use of equipment while upholding all legal requirements and ethical standards.
Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED equivalency and two years of commissioned law enforcement experience within six months of appointment date.
* Certification or eligibility for certification as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with in-depth criminal investigations.
* Associate's degree or higher in administration of justice, criminal justice, or related field.
Position Requirements
* Must be a U. S. Citizen.
* Must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment.
* Must be able to obtain an unrestricted Kansas drivers license (corrected vision acceptable).
* Must be free of any diversions, convictions and expunged convictions for any crimes of felonies or their equivalent under the uniform code of military justice imposed by any state or federal government (KSA 74-5605).
* Must be free of any diversions, convictions and expunged convictions for any misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence or their equivalent under the uniform code of military justice imposed by any state or federal government (KSA 74-5605).
* Must submit to and successfully complete physical and psychological testing and a drug screen (for new hires).
* Must submit to and successfully complete a thorough background check (for new hires).
* Must be in compliance with the University of Kansas Police Department policies and procedures regarding intentional body alterations.
* Must be able to qualify annually with duty weapon.
* Must be able to perform all the essential job functions and not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.
* Must maintain excellent physical condition.