Certified Police Officer

Salary: $44,800.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Glenville State University has two immediate opening for a Campus Police Officer. This is a 12-month, full-time position with state benefits. The Campus Police Officer position reports to the Director of Public Safety. The primary purpose for this position is to provide and maintain a safe and secure environment for Faculty, Staff, Students and Visitors at Glenville State University by providing a variety of security and police services. The position provides a visible, mobile presence throughout the entire campus to ensure all persons accomplish their educational and business objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols campus checking buildings for deficiencies that make the institution vulnerable to criminal acts.
• Performs patrols during special events, such as athletic events and concerts.
• Directs traffic before, during and after these events.
• Provides crowd control which can include subduing large numbers of people.
• Enforces all Federal, State, Local, and University laws, regulations, and policies.
• Enforces campus parking and traffic regulations.
• Makes arrests in accordance with Departmental policies.
• Investigates traffic-related and general complaints.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• Watches for hazards and other dangerous or damaging situations.
• Provides police escorts as needed to protect property or people.
• Operates communications dispatch unit.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as directed.

Requirements:

• Requires an associate’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, plus a minimum of six (6) months’ work experience as a certified police officer; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Requires the possession of a valid/current driver’s license.
  Employee must possess and maintain WV law enforcement certification or equivalent from another state.
• Must be bondable upon background check.
• Requires long periods of standing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs., running, jumping, climbing, and physical interaction with public.
• Required to work varying and rotating shifts.