Extra Help/Public Safety Officer

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;

• Must possess a valid driver's license;

• Must be certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Certification Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-106, an approved law enforcement training academy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators;

• Performs security checks of campus buildings;

• Conducts investigations of crimes, and accidents and reports incidents on campus;

• Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow;

• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required;

• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance;

• Monitors security and fire panel for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers;

• Performs other duties as assigned;

• Must maintain ACIC (Arkansas Crime Information Center) class one certification.

Knowledge and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations, for security;

• Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques;

• Ability to direct traffic and maintain order;

• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents;

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;

• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Physical, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, and Substance Abuse Testing

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.