University Police Officer

Police and Safety

Search 1247 - Posted March 27, 2023

Emporia State University currently has a University Police Officer vacancy with our Police and Safety department located in Emporia, KS.

Job Summary:

The person selected for this position will join a team of commissioned police officers who serve and protect the students, employees, and visitors of Emporia State University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol assigned areas and respond with action appropriate to given situations
• Complete written reports as required
• Pursue, apprehend and/or arrest violators of the law, exercising care to ensure legal and constitutional soundness
• Respond to emergency situations
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with University employees, residents and others

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

Members of the Police and Safety team must display the ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and through writing, and actively listen
• Control emotions during stressful situations
• Build positive relationships with a variety of people, particularly in difficult situations
• Accurately assess your abilities and limitations
• Analyze situations and events logically, and organize the parts of a problem systematically

Necessary Special Requirements:

• At the time of appointment, you must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services and be required to pass a physical and psychological exam administered by the hiring agency.
• This position requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties and therefore, candidates cannot have been convicted of, and must be free of any diversions from, a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9).

COMPENSATION:

Pay starts at $24 per hour.

Emporia State University also offers the following benefits:

· Paid Time Off – 272 hours per year (176 hours of vacation, and 96 hours of sick leave)

· Employee Tuition Waiver – Attend classes tuition free after 1 year of employment

· Spouse/Dependent Tuition Assistant - 20% off of tuition for each year of employment (100% off after 5 years of service)

· Paid Parental Leave – Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· KP&F Retirement and other voluntary retirement options

· Employer-provided life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and accidental death insurance.

Hiring Bonus

Emporia State University P&S is offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus, payable in two installments. Lateral transfers and police officer trainee’s will receive the first installment ($750) upon successful completion of the ESU P&S Field Training Program.

The second installment ($750) will be paid following your 1-year employment anniversary. 

APPLY:

To join the Emporia State University Police and Safety team as a University Police Officer, submit your application at   https://bit.ly/3z9HOLj  . Open until filled.

To request Veteran's Preference, please provide a copy of your DD214 during the application process.

A background check is required prior to hire.

We regretfully inform you that applications missing any of the above items or deadlines may be regarded as incomplete and therefore ineligible for consideration. 

For more information

Phone:  620-341-6033

FAX:      620-341-6014

Email:   humres@emporia.edu

Post:     Human Resources, Emporia State University

              1 Kellogg Circle, Campus Box 4044

              Emporia, KS 66801

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.