Knowledge of criminal law, including elements of offenses, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, search and seizures, methods of law enforcement, maintenance of public safety and security and other law enforcement principles and practices.
Knowledge of municipal and governmental policy and procedural changes relating to the security of other public safety organizations that affect criminal investigative activities.
Skill in the use of firearms and other standard police equipment.
Skill in the use of both oral and written English with the ability to read some technical literature, write administrative reports, and describe cases verbally.
Skill in public and customer relations with the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and decorum.
Ability to successfully complete a University sponsored police academy.
Ability to pass regular and/or random physical, psychological, and drug tests as necessary and appropriate.
Ability to participate in the investigation of crimes and incidents.
Ability to remain emotionally stable and to display mature judgment and tact in explosive and/or dangerous situations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective work relations with students, staff, faculty, medical staff, patients, other public safety organizations of the University, Hospital, and the general public.
Ability to pass a physical agility test.
High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); and four (4) years of responsible work experience in law enforcement or security work; possession of an AA degree in criminal justice or other related fields, possession of United States citizenship with no criminal record; possession of a good driving record and a driver’s license valid in the District of Columbia; must successfully pass a qualifying physical examination, agility, and drug tests; completion of a University-sponsored or law enforcement academy or the ability to successfully complete a police academy; must possess a Special Police Commission with firearm authorization or be able to obtain said commission within six months after employment.