Police Officer
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Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics; crime prevention; security programs and activities; policies concerning the reporting of crime; and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. Upon request, you can obtain a paper copy of the university's Annual Campus Security Reports by contacting the NKU Police Department, 419 Old Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights, KY 41099 or calling 859-572-5746. This information is also available on the NKU Police Department's website at http://nku.edu/police/securityreports
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title | Police Officer |
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Department | University Police Field Operations |
Compensation Title | |
Position Number | Pool recruitment |
Position Status | Regular |
Work Schedule | The selected candidate will be required to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required. |
Hours per Week | 40 |
Months per Year | 12 |
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence | Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. |
Purpose of Position | The university police officer is a member of the University Police Department, which serves and protects the campus community. The officer is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with the university community; maintaining a secure environment; mitigating safety hazards; being observant and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity on campus; controlling and regulating traffic; and investigating security, safety, crime, and traffic incidents. The university police officer is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and contributing to the success of the university community. |
Primary Responsibilities | The incumbent is a sworn peace officer with primary responsibility for protecting life and property at Northern Kentucky University. Examples of responsibilities required to complete this task include, but are not limited to: Communicating with supervisors, peers, and all stakeholders in a courteous, culturally-adroit manner that models the University Police core values, while providing an outstanding customer service experience. Patrolling assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle; Promptly, clearly, and concisely completing a variety of written incident, offense, and ancillary reports in a grammatically correct manner and in accordance with established best practices; Responding to emergency alarms and dispatched calls for service; Observing and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity; Deterring crime and arresting violators as prescribed by Kentucky Revised Statutes. |
Qualifications | University Police thrive on student safety and success. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, the candidate will have positive work and/or life experiences interacting and building strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and communities. Officers must also be willing to listen, learn, and seek opportunities to teach while actively supporting and upholding the mission and values of Northern Kentucky University. Additional Kentucky Law Enforcement Council requirements are as follows: 1) High school diploma or equivalent; 2) 21 years of age at the time of appointment; 3) Valid driver’s license; 4) Any candidate offered this position is required to pass a thorough background check; 5) The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate competent solo patrol and investigative abilities by satisfying the knowledge and performance-based benchmarks set forth in the supervised Field Training Observation & Evaluation program. For more information, please visit our recruiting website Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. |
Minimum Education | High School Diploma |
Preferred Education | Bachelor's Degree |
Minimum Experience | See posting detail |
Salary | Dependent on qualifications and experience; for highest qualified lateral candidates up to $27.63/hour + KLEFPF incentive upon KLEC certification. Position participates in state hazardous duty retirement system. |
Pay Grade | S67 |
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number | 2023S1873 |
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Job Open Date | 01/23/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | No |
Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13120 |
Is this an internal only posting? |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Kentucky peace officer certification or are you eligible for out-of-state reciprocity through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council?
- Yes
- No
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What does community policing mean to you?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application