Performs a variety of routine, and complex, police/public safety work consisting of: preventative patrol, community policing activities, criminal investigations, vehicle crash investigations, enforcement of Federal and State Statutes, enforcement of Valparaiso University Rules & Regulations, traffic control activities, safety checks, event and site security, responding to medical and fire calls, providing emergency response to community member requests, as well as performing all other police/public safety functions within the Valparaiso University Campus.

Major Responsibilities:

• To patrol the Valparaiso University Campus, and nearby city streets, on foot, bicycle, ATV, or in a police vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime, to lend assistance to citizens in need, to note and report situations which endanger the health, safety and convenience of the campus community.
• To answer calls for service, and impartially, investigate complaints.
• To investigate crimes, and campus rules and regulation violations, legally arrest persons, or issue state and campus citations. To participate in prosecutions or campus judicial processes, and to work with the campus community in an effort to reduce crime in the community.
• To provide campus policing services to the campus community, as needed. (including, but not limited to: safety programming, bank details, Clery reporting, funeral escorts, animal control, medical and fire assists, motorist assists, and other services.)
• To perform security protection and traffic control for various events/activities on and near campus. (Including uniform and undercover details)
• Completes all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.

Type and Years of Prior Work Experience:

• Hold a Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification or equivalent law enforcement academy/experience. Must be able to adapt to changes and perform duties under life-threatening or high stress environments. Minimum of a high school education. Maintain a current driver's license.
• Major Logical and/or Critical thinking to solve problems and interpret instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and/or in writing, with the police department, campus community and the general public. Operation of tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, campus policies, rules and regulations, and department procedures (SOPs), ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, peers and supervisors; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to learn the campus and nearby geography.

Other Qualifications:

Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, campus policies, rules and regulations, and department procedures (SOPs), ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, peers and supervisors; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to learn the campus and nearby geography.

Major Challenges:

Ability to maintain a mental capacity to continue ongoing training and expand one's skill level, allowing the capability to exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful and/or dangerous circumstances. Ability to evaluate various options, which could include life and death decisions. Ability to effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to armed and/or dangerous persons, dangerous animals, communicable diseases, hazards of emergency driving, hazardous materials, natural and man-made disasters. Must be capable of working holidays, weekends and shift work.

Authority and Responsibility:

To protect life and property; the patrol officer will enforce Federal Law, Indiana State Statutes, and the Valparaiso University Policy, Rules and Regulations. This could include one or more of the following: performing investigations, detaining, restraining and/or arresting subjects, temporarily committing a person to a health facility, and/or making life or death decisions in the line of duty.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position you must upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 2 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Lt. Keith Thompson, Lieutenant

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana

Required Skills

Required Experience

The following tasks are performed by TBM Operators:

• Operates Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) for excavation of tunnel
• Tends pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment
• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools
• Operate underground machinery including conveyors, pumps, or locomotives for removal of excavated material
• Install pre-manufactured concrete or steel tunnel lining
• Positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components, such as concrete precast segments and pipes
• Drive and operate mobile, truck mounted, rail mounted, or track mounted drilling or cutting machines
• Move controls to start and position drills, and to advance tools into tunnel faces in order to complete horizontal or vertical cuts
• Move levers to control and adjust the movement of equipment, the speed, height, rotation and depth of cuts
• Observe indicator lights and gauges, and listen to machine operation in order to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment problems
• Reposition machines and move controls in order to make additional holes or cuts
• Fabricate various metal items by torch cutting and welding
• May assist other craft workers
• Perform other duties as required

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The following knowledge is required to skillfully perform the job of TBM Operator:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, repair and maintenance of machinery and tools
• Knowledge of Hard Rock, Earth Pressure Balance, or Mixed Shield (Slurry) TBM technology
• Experience with Pre-Cast Segmental Liner preferred
• Experience operating TBM with hydrostatic pressure over 2 Bar
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and/or federal laws

The following skills are required to perform the job of Tunnel Operator:

• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and engineers
• Operate machinery and systems including drills, pumps, hoists, winches, and TBMs
• Interpret drawings and written instructions
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what type of maintenance is needed
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
• Determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes

The following physical demands are required to perform the job of Tunnel Operator:

• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact position
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
• Occasional climbing of ladders
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
• Occasional repetitive use of powered and non-powered hand tools
• Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
• Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
• Constant sitting
• Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
• Work in environmental extremes of heat and cold dependent upon job location
• Frequent work in dusty environments
• Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
• Work variable hours including overtime hours as needed

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.