Police Officer

About this opportunity

This position is open to both Tier 1 Certified applicants and Non-Certified applicants. The starting rate range is $28.58 to $29.72 per hour. Additionally, there is a $7,500 sign-on bonus for Tier 1 Certified applicants with a minimum of two years qualifying experience.

Position Function

Perform functions related to the preservation of public peace and order, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the protection of persons and property, the enforcement of laws of the State of Indiana and the ordinances of the City of Muncie, the enforcement of rules and regulations of Ball State University, and the safeguarding of individual and collective rights of the citizenry.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Properly operate and maintain acceptable levels of proficiency in the use of department issued or approved equipment.
2. Patrol campus and university property by vehicle and on foot; conduct building and security checks; report any unusual or suspicious conditions.
3. Investigate disturbances or criminal violations occurring on university or surrounding property; perform all tasks necessary to restore peace and order or apprehend possible offenders.
4. Investigate vehicle accidents on university or surrounding property; conduct appropriate investigations, provide necessary emergency care, and assist as necessary.
5. Act as first responder to all fire alarms and EMS calls on university or surrounding property; assist emergency services in any way possible and administer aid in all situations to the level of training achieved.
6. Enforce Ball State, City of Muncie, and State of Indiana parking and traffic regulations; direct traffic when required.
7. Issue citations and effect custodial arrest of law violators.
8. Assist members of the community and other law enforcement agencies in an appropriate manner.
9. Perform community policing initiatives as directed by the department.
10. Prepare and write detailed reports; investigate all accidents, criminal cases, and incidents to provide complete documentation for Ball State; provide necessary information to assist the prosecutor's office in preparing criminal cases.
11. Provide security/escort and transportation for campus cash transactions.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.