Police Officer (Seasonal)

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking dedicated Seasonal Police Officers to join their Public Safety team. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of the campus community through proactive policing, responding to emergencies, and engaging in crime prevention efforts. With a focus on community service, officers will patrol the campus, respond to various incidents, and work collaboratively to maintain a safe environment. The university offers exceptional benefits, including medical insurance, generous time off, and an education tuition discount program, making it an attractive place to work for those committed to public safety and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K savings plan

Generous time off plan

Paid time off for volunteering

Free covered parking

Education Tuition Discount Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Police Officer preferred.
• Must have Arizona Post Certification and valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime and enforce laws.
• Respond to calls for service and secure crime scenes.
• Participate in problem-oriented policing and community services.

Skills

Law enforcement

Crime prevention

First aid

Problem-oriented policing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACJIS Terminal Operator’s Certification

Arizona Driver’s License

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of a growing university where dedicated Public Safety professionals make a positive impact on our campus every day? If that sounds exciting to you, we want to talk to you. Apply today!

Grand Canyon University’s Police Department is seeking full-time Seasonal Police Officers to ensure the safety and security of the GCU campus. The GCU Police Department performs general and specialized police work involving the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, and other community services. GCU Police Officers serve a very positive and supportive campus community.

What you will do:

• Patrol assigned areas of Grand Canyon University owned properties, by automobile, foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
• Respond to calls for service involving crimes such as thefts, robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations. Respond to all calls for service including those that do not involve crimes but are civil or societal issues requested police presence.
• Secure the scene of a crime; make arrests; book suspects. Prepare reports to accurately document information.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigate traffic accidents; detect impaired drivers; administer first aid; direct traffic and request medical assistance.
• Participate in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results. Handle hostage negotiations; perform suicide prevention interventions; transport mentally ill patients.
• Serve court orders (e.g., subpoenas), arrest warrants, and mental health orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you need:

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Police Officer. (At the discretion of the Chief, years of service can be waived.)
• Must have Arizona Post Certification, either active or inactive. Must continuously meet all requirements and standards of AZ POST.
• Must have valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACJIS Terminal Operator’s Certification.
• Must successfully pass a physical exam, polygraph test, psychological assessment, physical agility test, background investigation, and drug test.
• Ability to work four 10-hour shifts per week; overtime, holiday, weekend and shift work (days, swings or graveyard shifts).
• Occasional risk includes physical hazards from violent, aggressive and hostile people, a variety of weapons, bodily fluids, sharp objects, traffic, drugs and drug paraphernalia and civil litigation due to performance of duties also creating high stress situations.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program.
• Free on-site gyms on campus.
• Option to take 8-10 weeks off during the summer months.