Police Officer

Police Officer Title: Police Officer Position Type: Fulltime Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 02R004 - Public Safety Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Driver FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week: 40 Additional Schedule Details: Applicant must be able to work any schedule. Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G20 Retirement: HAZ Contact Person: Asst. Chief Tim Gunn Job Summary/Basic Functions The Police Officer is responsible for carrying out the functions of the EKU Police Department. These functions include protection of life and property, preservation of the peace and good order of the University community, and the furnishing of various services to enhance and support the operations of the University. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least 21 years of age. Valid Driver’s license. Citizen of the United States of America. Must qualify for acceptance into the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council basic police training program or already be certificated as a Police Officer under Kentucky Statutes. Must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and turn 21 by the time the applicant graduates from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy. Licensure & Certifications Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory completion of the Department of Criminal Justice Training. Applicant must meet all KLEC hiring expectations for Kentucky Peace Officer Professional Standards certification. If not already KLEC certified, the applicant must attend basic law enforcement training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond, KY. Job Duties 10% - Enforcement - (Essential) 30% - Patrol - (Essential) 30% - Traffic - (Essential) 20% - Service - (Essential) 10% - Other Duties - (Essential) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr