University Police Officer

Job Details

Department: WSU Police Department

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Minimum salary is $23.68/hour and is commensurate with experience and education

Work Schedule: Varies based upon needs of the department. Will be 10-hours per day, 4-days per week schedule

Job Story

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Wichita State University is seeking to fill the position of University Police Officer. No previous law enforcement experience is required. Successful candidates will be required to complete the basic law enforcement training program at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, obtain certification as a law enforcement officer from the Kansas Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission and successfully complete the WSU Police FTO (Field Training Officer) Program.

Job Summary

Provides public safety services including but not limited to; emergency response, asset protection, traffic control, community interaction, parking and/or traffic enforcement, preliminary field investigations, victim services, and interviewing victims, witnesses and/or suspects.

Essential Functions

Patrols University grounds, buildings and streets by foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain public safety, prevent crime, enforce laws and traffic infractions, apprehend criminal offenders, and prevent and respond to violations of laws, policies and regulations. Utilizes and employs the appropriate law enforcement response in all situations. Interacts with community members and others citizens in an appropriate manner to further efforts to provide public safety, prevent crime and ensure compliance with laws, policies and regulations. Determines when to initiate criminal investigations and when to initiate lawful arrests. Prepares appropriate written documentation of investigative efforts. Locks and unlocks interior and exterior doors on campus buildings as directed in order to provide security and asset protection. Provides special customer service as requested which may include but are not limited to, jump starts, unlocks, limited assistance with disabled autos, and safety escorts for people on campus.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• None

Required License/Certifications/Training

• Kansas certified law enforcement officer or capability to become Kansas certified law enforcement officer in accordance with Kansas law
• Valid Kansas drivers license