Typical Work. Patrol a designated area on foot, bike, and vehicle to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes, and ordinances. Enforce violations of campus regulations, and local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances; Inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities; Direct and regulate traffic; investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court, present evidence, and testify against persons accused of crime; Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity; Locate suspects and witnesses; take statements; issue misdemeanor citations; make arrests; prepare records and reports; Develop pro-active crime prevention and educational programs to address specific needs in assigned areas; Participate in university and community programs, public relations events, and outreach efforts; Serve as liaison between the police department and the residents/employees of their assigned areas; Train and advise police officers assigned to the patrol, COP beat, detective or other units regarding procedure and policy; Coordinate and direct Cougar Security personnel; Provide training and advise WSU student police organization; Conduct investigations of criminal activity involving violation of campus regulations, and local, state, or federal statute; Maintain surveillance and intelligence of activities which are of a criminal or illegal nature; Maintain liaison with local, state, and federal judicial and law enforcement agencies for information related to institution and community security; Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive and document reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate paging system; monitor alarm systems; develop and maintain departmental records and files of illegal activities prepare, type, and distribute reports; Perform related duties as required. Legal Requirement(s): There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent; twenty-one years of age; possession of a valid driver's license; no previous felony convictions; U.S Citizenship; AND
