POLICE OFFICER

Western Kentucky University, Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. The position is for sworn police officers who perform general police duties in the protection of life and property. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations while enforcing state and federal law.

Applicant must be willing to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays. An 18-week Basic Police course in Richmond, KY and completion of the department’s Field Training program is required. Applicants will be required to pass physical, psychological, and physical fitness examinations, and must undergo a complete background investigation, polygraph, drug test, and oral interview per Kentucky’s Police Officer Professional Standards requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Conducts crime prevention patrols of assigned areas of the campus on foot, bicycle, and/or from a vehicle.
• Conducts patrol of university buildings.
• Conducts investigations into alleged violations of law.
• Makes arrests when appropriate for violations of law.
• Conducts vehicle stops when appropriate and issues citations for moving violations.
• Investigates automobile accidents.
• At the scene of crime or accident, conducts initial investigations, administers first aid to victims, interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects, and lays groundwork for follow-up investigative work.
• Processes crime scenes (photographs, lifts latent fingerprints, etc.).
• Attends court proceedings and testifies in court when appropriate.
• Exercises crowd control techniques during special events (concerts, athletic events, etc.).
• Participates in overtime assignments as needed.
• Submits police reports to superiors.
• Assists in the direction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Provides escort service as needed.
• Investigates personal injuries occurring on University property.
• Performs other police duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

Required Qualifications:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent. College, military, and or prior law enforcement experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
• Must have basic typing skills and the ability to acquire proficient basic computer skills.
• Must successfully complete a standard battery of pre-employment tests according to Police Officer Professional Standards requirements to determine suitability and adaptability as a police officer.
• Successful completion of approved Police Basic Training course.
• Successful completion of Department’s Field Training Program.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Must be proficient in English; spelling and grammar.
• Must pass semi-annual departmental firearms training.
• Must be capable of strenuous physical effort during arrest operations.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification/Graduate from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Officer Basic Training).
• Prior law enforcement experience.

Salary Grade: 106
Expected Minimum Salary: $14.56 per hr., upon completion of Basic Training $16.14 per hr.

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Updated:05/29/2009