Patrol Officer

Join The Montana State University Billings Police Department

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region. The following are reasons why you should join our team :

Work-life balance

Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday

Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)

Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.

Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver

Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities

Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable

Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including medical, vision, and dental, life insurance and long term disability are incorporated into our benefits, learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement

Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths

Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.

Beautiful campus

The mission of the MSU Billings Police Department is to support MSU Billings by partnering with the university community and external stakeholders to cultivate a safe and secure academic environment that enriches the quality of life of all MSU Billings students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The University Police Department is a State of Montana accredited law enforcement agency. In addition, the University Police Department serves as the fire and public safety office for the university.

Patrol Officers serve as members of the department's patrol operations team. Patrol Officers shall follow directives put forth by department leadership and university management, taking personal ownership for the success of the department and university.

Patrol Officers ensure the goals of the department are achieved. This is accomplished through performing a broad range of law enforcement, security, and safety duties and assignments on university property and the surrounding areas.

Patrol Officers are responsible for maintaining public order and protecting lives and property.

Patrol Officers perform building safety and security, fire code inspections, fire extinguishers and AED inspections, and enforce all Montana state and local criminal / traffic laws. Patrol Officers are responsible for enforcing parking rules and regulations, issuing citations to violators.

Patrol Officers are required to work 24 hours / 7 days per week. Patrol Officers work a variety of shifts, to include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays with regularity. Patrol Officers are required to work overtime.

Patrol Officers are required to perform all duties and responsibilities in a professional and service-oriented manner.

Patrol Officers will be required to perform all duties, as outlined in the officer job description.

Duties and Responsibilities

University Law Enforcement

• Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations.
• Conduct traffic accident investigations.
• Conduct traffic enforcement.
• Conduct DUI detection and enforcement. (investigations)
• Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Apprehend suspects, offenders, and individuals with warrants.
• Issue citations, Notice to Appears, and No Trespass Notices to suspects and violators.
• Preserve crime scenes, photographic documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence.
• Enforce University policies and procedures.
• Deliver crime prevention and personal safety education presentations.
• Mediate disputes.
• Maintain public order, protect lives and property.
• Respond to criminal behavior and calls in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws along with university policies.
• Provide for the safe and convenient flow of pedestrians and motor vehicle traffic in and around our university community.
• Prepare written reports and other documentation as required.
• Present evidence and provide oral testimony in legal proceedings.
• Enforce university parking rules / regulations. Issue University parking warnings and citations IAW policies and procedures.
• Provide law enforcement assistance to other agencies.
• Coordinating with Billings Police, Billings Fire, and AMR during emergencies.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of UPD equipment.
• Perform other law enforcement duties as assigned.

Emergency Response

Campus Safety & Security

Qualities

Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely under various conditions and circumstances

Ability to evaluate situations and use good judgement

Ability to use discretion commensurate with lawful authority

Ability to interact professionally with a diverse campus community

Conduct oneself both on and off duty with the highest degree of integrity and honesty

Excellent decision-making skills in high-stress and urgent situations

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge of State of Montana criminal law, traffic law, and Rules of Criminal Procedure through Montana Code Annotated

Knowledge of Municipal codes and university policies / procedures

Knowledge of state and federal laws

Knowledge of University Police Department policies / procedures

Knowledge of fire safety codes

Knowledge of university parking rules / regulations

Knowledge of University geography

Knowledge of other law enforcement agencies

Proficiency with firearms

Position Requirements

University Police Officers may be exposed to life-threatening situations and risk of injury during high risk calls for service such as : barricaded subjects, burglaries, bomb threats, gun calls, drug and alcohol overdose, domestic disturbances, fights, and mentally ill persons.

Officers respond to emergency medical situations, which may put them at risk for contact with blood borne pathogens.

Officers may also be exposed to dangers involving hazardous materials and fires.

University Police Officers are required to work in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

University Police Officers are required to work rotating shifts, including night shifts that may require overtime.

University Police Officers' work often involves walking, running, pursuing fleeing subjects on foot, climbing stairs, and physically restraining and handcuffing persons who may be resisting or combative.

Possession of a valid and insurable Montana driver's license

Maintain annual firearms and CEW / Taser qualification

Maintain CPR, First Aid, Narcan, and AED certification

Physical Demands

Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical, drug screen, psychological testing for fitness for duty as a police officer, and have other physical characteristics (vision, hearing, etc) commensurate with the ability to perform the job of a police officer.

Education Required : High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or other relevant field of study

Experience Preferred : Successfully complete Montana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Officer Training or EQ Challenge and has obtained Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification as a Peace Officer.

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin