Job Summary/Essential Functions:

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Wichita State University is seeking to fill the position of University Police Officer. No previous law enforcement experience is required. Successful candidates will be required to complete the basic law enforcement training program at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, obtain certification as a law enforcement officer from the Kansas Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission and successfully complete the WSU Police FTO (Field Training Officer).

Provides public safety services including but not limited to; emergency response, asset protection, traffic control, community interaction, parking and/or traffic enforcement, preliminary field investigations, victim services, and interviewing victims, witnesses and/or suspects.

Patrols University grounds, buildings and streets by foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain public safety, prevent crime, enforce laws and traffic infractions, apprehend criminal offenders, and prevent and respond to violations of laws, policies and regulations.
Utilizes and employs the appropriate law enforcement response in all situations. Interacts with community members and others citizens in an appropriate manner to further efforts to provide public safety, prevent crime and ensure compliance with laws, policies and regulations.
Determines when to initiate criminal investigations and when to initiate lawful arrests. Prepares appropriate written documentation of investigative efforts.
Locks and unlocks interior and exterior doors on campus buildings as directed in order to provide security and asset protection.
Provides special customer service as requested which may include but are not limited to, jump starts, unlocks, limited assistance with disabled autos, and safety escorts for people on campus.

**1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift with various days off, depending on the needs of the department

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Kansas certified law enforcement officer or capability to become Kansas certified law enforcement officer in accordance with Kansas law
Valid Kansas drivers license

* Ability to successfully complete WSUPD Field Training Program
* Ability to acquire and maintain KS CPOST Certification
* Ability to successfully complete KS CPOST Training (as required)
* Ability to acquire knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of departmental rules and regulations and pertinent ordinances and laws.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of physical location assigned, including buildings, streets, and areas where more than police attention may be required.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of first aid and skill in its application.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of the rights of the criminally accused.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of criminal investigation techniques.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of the laws governing search and seizure.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of state and federal criminal law.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of surveillance techniques.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of the harmful effects and dangers of drug usage.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of state and local motor vehicle laws.
* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, prepare clear and comprehensive reports, and express one’s self orally or in writing.
* Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
* Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with WSU faculty, staff, students and visitors.
* Ability to analyze situations promptly and accurately, and to quickly adopt prompt, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
* Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles.
* Ability to qualify with duty weapon(s) on a regular basis.
* Ability to observe situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely.
* Ability to work independently with or without detailed supervision.
* Ability to interview and/or interrogate others to elicit pertinent information.
* Ability to evaluate the relative importance of all information received.
* Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
* Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions.
* Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wichita, KS 67260: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• You must be a U.S. Citizen for this position.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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