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Field Service Technician Patrol

Summary

Provides a variety of non-emergency police services (foot/vehicle) to promote security for the university community populace and facilities, to include, but not limited to: conducting basic investigations, writing incident reports, and performing basic crime scene processing for non-violent crimes or activities involving trespassing, burglaries, thefts, criminal mischiefs, or sick/injured persons; providing traffic direction; patrolling through buildings, reporting suspicious activity/person(s), and clearing buildings of unauthorized persons; providing escorts when requested; ensuring doors are properly secured and/or opened upon authorized request; monitoring service drives for parking violations; assisting law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical agencies; and assisting in campus-wide special events.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee.  Essential employees provide vital support to the University of Florida and are subject to recall to work when deemed necessary by the Chief of Police/designee.  Recall to work typically happens due to an emergency, disaster, or special event that may coincide with the official suspension of classes and/or closing of offices. Employees are required to be in the work environment.

Examples of Work

  • Provides a variety of non-emergency police services (foot/vehicle) to promote security for the university community populace and facilities, to include, but not limited to: conducting basic investigations, writing incident reports, and performing basic crime scene processing for non-violent crimes or activities involving trespassing, burglaries, thefts, criminal mischiefs, crash investigations, or sick/injured persons.
  • Patrolling through buildings, reporting suspicious activity/person(s), and clearing buildings of unauthorized persons; ensuring doors are properly secured and/or opened upon authorized request; monitoring service drives for parking violations; assisting law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical agencies.
  • Assist with basic crime scene duties to include: lifting fingerprints, taking measurements, taking photographs, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, and writing crime scene reports.
  • Perform traffic control, conduct increased patrols, provide escorts, assist citizens/motorists, support special events, etc.
  • Answer inquiries from the public and direct to appropriate agency/division.
  • Provide citizens with general information, etc., whenever possible.
  • Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen, or abandoned in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
  • Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment.

Education and Experience

High school diploma and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Licensure and Certification

Driver’s License

Supervision

This position does not typically include supervisory responsibility.

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