Police Officer

Frankfort, KY
Kentucky State University

Position Summary:

Under minimum supervision, an essential employee responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with university policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents crimes/incidents, documents, and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol university property in a vehicle, on foot, or bicycle to provide security and law enforcement.
  • Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
  • Obtains information needed and completes collision reports, criminal reports, and criminal citations.
  • Processes evidence prepares court cases and provides legal testimony.
  • Assist Patrol Sergeant with scheduling and approving reports.
  • Train new, inexperienced police officers.
  • Perform campus patrol, victim/witness assistance, or as crime prevention officer.
  • Operates equipment such as vehicles, radar, emergency equipment, and breath alcohol analyzers.
  • May provide first aid services until medical assistance arrives.
  • Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy and at least 10 years experience as a patrol officer.
  • State of Kentucky Certified Law Enforcement Officer or eligibility for certification by the waiver.
  • Possession of a valid Kentucky operator’s license.