Campus Police Officer | 24/7 Service & Growth

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 annual leave days per year

18 sick days per year

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking Campus Police Officers to serve on the University Police Department. They will be sworn officers exercising authority under WV law, patrolling campus, enforcing laws, and safeguarding faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

WVU emphasizes work-life balance and offers generous benefits, including annual leave and sick days, with opportunities for advancement and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 6-12 months experience dealing with the public or an equivalent combination of education, military, or completion of a law enforcement/criminal justice program will be accepted

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area on campus to observe persons and property to reduce and prevent criminal activities.
• Educate the public on ways to make themselves more secure and seek participation for crime prevention.
• Perform static or dynamic patrol, traffic direction and provide crowd management during special events such as concerts, athletic events and other similar activities which draw significant numbers of people.
• Enforce federal, state and University laws, rules and regulations.
• Investigate criminal complaints and both traffic and non-traffic accidents in conjunction with the Investigative Unit by collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, searching records, and surveillance activities.
• Testify in court or University hearings to knowledge of or actions taken in regard to matters of interest to the courts or University.
• Watch for fire, fire hazards, safety hazards, and other dangerous or damaging situations and respond appropriately.
• Provide for or arrange the care of sick or injured persons requiring emergency medical attention.

Education

High School diploma or GED

6-12 months experience dealing with the public

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking Campus Police Officers to serve on the University Police Department. They will be sworn officers exercising authority under WV law, patrolling campus, enforcing laws, and safeguarding faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

WVU emphasizes work-life balance and offers generous benefits, including annual leave and sick days, with opportunities for advancement and ongoing training.