Part-Time Police Officer

Overview

Incumbents in the Police Officer position enforce local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations and perform community service activities. Incumbents ensure a prompt response to calls for service and investigate and document incidents. Police Officers protect the campus and campus citizens through a proper balance of foot, bike, and vehicle patrol.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a prompt response and a proper disposition to all calls for service.
• Prepares quality reports as assigned.
• Ensures that crimes are properly investigated and that evidence is properly gathered, reported, and preserved.
• Promotes the general safety of persons, property, and equipment through a proper balance of vehicle, foot and bicycle patrol.
• Facilitates the safe and smooth flow of traffic by directing traffic and enforcing traffic laws through citations and verbal warnings.
• Keeps the University community informed through appropriate public relations activities.
• Develops a relationship of trust by becoming personally acquainted with members of the campus community.
• Uses investigative skills to assist in investigations as directed by the Captain.
• Provides direct support to the Captain and other supervisors by completing special assignments and projects.
• Keeps the Captain informed of any issues sensitive to the department or the University.
• Fosters good interdepartmental relations by cooperating with other law enforcement agencies in information exchange.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws applicable to current duties, department policies and procedures, University regulations, and police operations.
• Maintains physical readiness.
• Maintains certifications as needed for patrol work including firearms, radar/lidar, ACT, intoxilyzer, and pursuit driving.
• Provides building security by responding daily to unsecured doors and alarms; checks security of buildings on a daily basis when called or when situation seems amiss.
• Provides building security services as needed (i.e. during special events, times of emergency, or alert of imminent threats).
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Utah POST certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be over the age of 21 at time of appointment.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day. Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 

*updated 07/2026

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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*updated 08/2026