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DSS Police: Patrol Services
About the Department
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is a full service,
CALEA-accredited police department serving the University of Chicago and
surrounding areas from 37th Street to 64th Street, and Cottage Grove
Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. Members of the department are committed to
conducting their work in a respectful and dignified manner while
providing a safe environment for those who live, learn, and work in our
community.
Job Information
Job Summary:
Provides aid and safeguards to all members of the University community,
students, faculty, and staff working and living in the area. Performs
routine vehicular, bicycle and foot patrols; investigates criminal
activity; enforces traffic and parking regulations; conducts a variety
of crime prevention activities to protect life and property; prevents
disorder; apprehends and assists in the prosecution of criminals;
responds to emergencies, and enforces laws and ordinances. Serves as a
resource and trains non-certified and less experienced Police Officers.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate department equipment on patrol; make periodic
interior and exterior premise checks of University grounds to
determine existence of unusual or hazardous conditions; take
appropriate action when such condition is detected; assist with
investigations of suspicious persons, places or things; and assist
Certified Police Officers to respond when observing a situation
requiring police action and/or request assignment of other Certified
Police Officers.
- Obey lawful orders of superiors; perform appropriate tasks and
duties assigned by supervisor or shift.
- Supervisor; promptly answer radio calls; and promptly respond to
assigned calls for police service.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports and document
activities both verbally and in writing.
- Review and record necessary and pertinent information at roll call;
be properly groomed and maintain equipment and uniform in neat,
orderly manner; and inspect assigned vehicle or bicycle for proper
equipment and/or damage prior to leaving for patrol.
- Assist with accident and criminal investigations; protect accident
or crime scenes; help aid the injured; help control traffic and/or
the public; collect and preserve evidence; observe interviews of
witnesses and suspects; help determine the cause of accident;
prepare accurate reports and/or diagrams; and observe issuance of
citations and arrests.
- Support Certified Police Officers to: identify, pursue, apprehend,
and assist in the prosecution of persons who violate federal, state
and local laws, statutes and ordinances; subdue resisting
individuals; search arrested persons; administer specialized tests
to determine illegal drug or alcohol consumption; seize contraband;
transport arrested persons to police facility; make warrant
inquiries; fingerprint suspects; and appear and testify in court as
a witness or an arresting officer.
- Assist motorists with disabled vehicles; request emergency
assistance when needed; remove debris to eliminate traffic hazards;
and push vehicles when necessary.
- Help evacuate persons from dangerous areas, secure buildings or
areas, and assist other University departments or governmental
agencies in disaster or emergency situations.
- Attend and successfully complete assigned continuing education and
training programs, and qualify with lethal and non-lethal weapons as
required by department procedures and/or needs.
- Attend and successfully complete Basic Law Enforcement Officers\'
Training course as prescribed by the llinois Law Enforcement
Officers\' Training & Standards Board.
- Establish rapport and enhance communication with members of the
University Community to create a better understanding of University
Police functions, purpose, and goals within the community, to
determine community needs, and to assist in resolution of community
social problems.
Competencies:
Properly operate and maintain tools and equipment related to law
enforcement required. Working knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes,
Illinois vehicle code, local ordinances, University rules and
regulations, and civil law related to police work required.
Learn and correctly apply University Police Department rules,
regulations, general orders, policies, practices, and procedures
required.
Thoroughly knowledgeable of geographic area and boundaries served by the
University Police Department required.
Effectively deal with a variety of unpleasant circumstances and unusual
human conduct associated with and/or arising from emergency situations
including, but not limited to, physical trauma, mental and/or physical
stress, panic, etc. required.
Work independently or as a team member and make sound decisions with
minimal direction and under stressful circumstances required.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing required.
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