Police Officer

Overview

Title : Police Officer

Position Type : Fulltime Staff

Department : 02R004 - Public Safety

Division : 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location : Richmond Campus

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week : 40

Posted Salary Grade : Non-Exempt - G20

Retirement : HAZ

Contact Person : Asst. Chief Tim Gunn

Driver Classification : Driver

Open Until Filled : Yes

Search Type : External - minimum 7 days

Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source : Institutional

Special Instructions : Background Check Required. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

EEO Statement : Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Responsibilities

The Police Officer is responsible for carrying out the functions of the EKU Police Department. These functions include protection of life and property, preservation of the peace and good order of the University community, and the furnishing of various services to enhance and support the operations of the University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Experience : The rank of the officer will depend on previous experience if any.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Citizen of the United States of America.

Must qualify for acceptance into the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council basic police training program or already be certificated as a Police Officer under Kentucky Statutes.

Licensure & Certifications : Valid Driver's license and satisfactory completion of the Department of Criminal Justice Training.

Applicant must meet all KLEC hiring expectations for Kentucky Peace Officer Professional Standards certification. If not already a KLEC certified police officer, applicant must attend basic law enforcement training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond, KY.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Duties (percentages indicate approximate allocation of responsibilities) :

Additional Information

seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Industries : Utilities

Responsibilities and duties are as described above and are subject to change to meet university needs.

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