Police Officer

Position Summary:

The selected applicant will be hired as a Police Officer if all Police Officer Standard and Training pre-employment requirements are met at the time of employment.

Academy graduation and subsequent certification is a condition for continued employment. The probationary period for new officers is 6 months. Guards/Officers sign a contract addendum agreeing to repay all associated, initial training costs if they resign within two years of the academy graduation date.

The Police Officer works under general supervision of a shift or operations supervisor and the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police. The Police Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure campus environment; and the enforcement of University policies, state and local laws.

Essential Functions:

• Crime prevention, campus patrol, radio communications, parking and traffic enforcement, criminal investigations and follow-up, and report writing.
• Provide protection for University persons, property, and guests.
• Maintain surveillance of all areas within department jurisdiction.
• Identify and report hazards to safety and security of the campus.
• Interact with other law enforcement agencies when appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Required to be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have no criminal convictions.
• Must pass a psychological examination.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the University.
• Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician at the candidate’s own expense.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have a telephone for emergency recall by department.
• Essential employee will be required to report to work during emergency or disaster situations.