Police Officer

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking university as a Police Officer, where your role is vital to ensuring the safety and security of the campus community. This position involves patrolling, responding to emergencies, and interacting positively with diverse individuals. As a sworn peace officer, you will uphold the law and contribute to a secure environment while fostering relationships within the university. If you are passionate about public safety and community engagement, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must be willing to listen, learn, teach, and uphold university values.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergencies.
• Communicating courteously with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Completing written incident reports clearly and concisely.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Patrol Techniques

Investigative Abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics; crime prevention; security programs and activities; policies concerning the reporting of crime; and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. Upon request, you can obtain a paper copy of the university's Annual Campus Security Reports by contacting the NKU Police Department, 419 Old Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights, KY 41099 or calling 859-572-5746. This information is also available on the NKU Police Department's website at http://nku.edu/police/securityreports.

Position Information

Working Title: Police Officer

Department: University Police Field Operations

Position Status: Regular

Work Schedule: The selected candidate will be required to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required.

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Purpose of Position

The university police officer is a member of the University Police Department, which serves and protects the campus community. The officer is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with the university community; maintaining a secure environment; mitigating safety hazards; being observant and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity on campus; controlling and regulating traffic; and investigating security, safety, crime, and traffic incidents. The university police officer is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and contributing to the success of the university community.

Primary Responsibilities

The incumbent is a sworn peace officer with primary responsibility for protecting life and property at Northern Kentucky University. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Communicating with supervisors, peers, and stakeholders courteously, modeling the University Police core values, and providing outstanding customer service.
• Patrolling assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
• Completing a variety of written incident, offense, and ancillary reports clearly and concisely, following best practices.
• Responding to emergency alarms and dispatched calls for service.
• Observing and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity.
• Deterring crime and arresting violators as prescribed by Kentucky Revised Statutes.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with positive experiences interacting with diverse backgrounds. Officers must be willing to listen, learn, teach, and uphold the university's mission and values.

Additional Kentucky Law Enforcement Council requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• At least 21 years of age at appointment;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to pass a thorough background check;
• Demonstrate competent solo patrol and investigative abilities through the supervised Field Training Observation & Evaluation program.

For more information, visit our recruiting website. Any candidate offered this position will undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by law.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Salary

Dependent on qualifications and experience; up to $27.63/hour + KLEFPF incentive upon KLEC certification. Position participates in state hazardous duty retirement system.

Application Requirements

Required documents include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional documents may be included as needed.

Contact Information

Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099, Phone: [phone]