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Brown University - Campus Police Officer

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Campus Police OfficerDepartment of Public SafetyBrown University, Providence, Rhode IslandJob Description:The Brown University Department of Public Safety is a fully functioning police department and serves the Brown Community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, patrolling the campus to deter crime, develop community relations, and respond to calls for service and assistance. The Department of Public Safety consists of over 95 highly trained members. Our Police and Public Safety Officers are charged with protecting the university community and enforcing university rules and regulations. The Department’s Campus Police Officers are required to attend a state-certified police academy, are licensed as RI Special Police Officers, and have the authority to make arrests.

The Campus Police Officer shall be responsible for the safety and security of all University properties; the faculty, staff, student body; and guests and visitors during the assigned tour of duty. The Campus Police Officer will patrol the University buildings, grounds and adjacent public areas to enforce the statutes of the State of Rhode Island, and the rules and regulations of Brown University. This responsibility will include all of the following:

Prevention and suppression of crime.

Protection of life and property.

Apprehension and protection of offenders.

Enforcement of all state statutes and University regulations.

Engaging in activities that enhance the relationship between the department and the community.

The Campus Police Officer is licensed by the Superintendent of State Police under Title 12, Chapter 2.1, of the General Laws of Rhode Island. The Campus Police Officer has concurrent jurisdiction with police personnel from the State Police and the Providence Police Departments.

Police Officers must maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of police equipment including the handling and use of firearms and be capable of using deadly force when appropriate based on the laws of the State of Rhode Island and Department policy.

Qualifications:

Must pass or be a graduate of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy or another accredited academy, and this Department’s Campus Police Officer training program.

Must be eligible for licensing as a Special Police Officer by the Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police.

Must be 21 years of age, a United States citizen, and have a high school diploma or GED with higher education in a related field preferred.

Must be able to effect an arrest using handcuffs and other restraints.

Must be able to operate and utilize various types of law enforcement equipment; must demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms approved for use by the department’s firearms officer.

Must be able to communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels.

Must pass a background investigation and possess a valid driver’s license.

Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

Must possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Timeline:

Application review is on-going.

Physical and written assessment will be administered by F2S (Fit 2 Serve).

Applicants who successfully pass both assessments may be invited for an interview.

This requisition is open until positions are filled.

To apply, please click

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or visit Brown.edu/careers and reference REQ197025 under the external staff applicants tab.#J-18808-Ljbffr