Campus Police Officer: Protect & Serve on Campus

UCA; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and fam

12 holidays and leave accrual

Job summary

University of Central Arkansas is seeking a Police Officer to enforce traffic and criminal laws, conduct campus security checks, and investigate incidents as part of the University Police. The role requires meeting licensure requirements with flexibility for onsite work; the department emphasizes safety, public service, and collaboration with staff and students.

Officers perform traffic control, respond to alarms, and may testify in court.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations for security.
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, identify safety hazards and violators.
• Performs security checks of campus buildings.
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents on campus.
• Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow.
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court as required.

Skills

Traffic laws

Report writing

Patrol techniques

Communication

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma

Arkansas LE Certification preferred

Job description

University of Central Arkansas is seeking a Police Officer to enforce traffic and criminal laws, conduct campus security checks, and investigate incidents as part of the University Police. The role requires meeting licensure requirements with flexibility for onsite work; the department emphasizes safety, public service, and collaboration with staff and students.

Officers perform traffic control, respond to alarms, and may testify in court.