University Resource Officer

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a University Resource Officer to join the University Police Department on a seasonal/part-time basis, typically August through May, for up to 1500 hours. The role provides law enforcement services to the campus community, with patrols on foot, bicycle, or vehicle, and requires completing clear, accurate incident reports while upholding NKU's core values.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment under Kentucky statutes; a pre-employment background check

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and audiences.
• Willingness to learn and uphold university values.

Responsibilities

• Provide campus law enforcement services to the university community.
• Patrol campus areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
• Complete incident, offense and related reports clearly and accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Patrol procedures

Job description

Position Title: University Resource Officer

Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role: The University Resource Officer is a seasonal or part-time member of the UPD team (generally August through May) with responsibilities for providing law enforcement services to the campus community. Candidates must be eligible for appointment under K.R.S. 164.952, including retirement from a KPPA administered system with at least 20 years of service credit and in good standing. This position is for 1500 hours typically worked from August through May.

Communicating with supervisors, peers, and all stakeholders in a courteous, culturally adroit manner that models the University Police core values, while providing an outstanding customer service experience. Patrolling assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle. Promptly, clearly, and concisely completing a variety of written incident, offense, and ancillary reports in a grammatically correct manner and in accordance with established 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.

POSTED SALARY: $42.00 per hour plus KLEFPF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The University Resource Officer is a seasonal or part-time member of the UPD team (generally August through May) with responsibilities for providing law enforcement services to the campus community. Candidates must be eligible for appointment under K.R.S. 164.952, including retirement from a KPPA administered system with at least 20 years of service credit and in good standing. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, the candidate will have positive work and/or life experiences interacting and building strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and communities. Officers must also be willing to listen, learn, and seek opportunities to teach while actively supporting and upholding the mission and values of Northern Kentucky University. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate competent solo patrol and investigative abilities by satisfying the knowledge and performance-based benchmarks set forth in the supervised Field Training Observation & Evaluation program.

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

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.