Certified Police Officer

Glenville State University • Full-time • WV, US • 2w ago

Salary: $44,800.00 – $51,500.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Glenville State University has two immediate opening for a Campus Police Officer. This is a 12-month, full-time position with state benefits. The Campus Police Officer position reports to the Director of Public Safety. The primary purpose for this position is to provide and maintain a safe and secure environment for Faculty, Staff, Students and Visitors at Glenville State University by providing a variety of security and police services. The position provides a visible, mobile presence throughout the entire campus to ensure all persons accomplish their educational and business objectives.

Supports the University by establishing and maintaining a safe atmosphere for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at GSU by providing police and security services.

Essential Functions:

Patrols campus checking buildings for deficiencies that make the institution vulnerable to criminal acts.
Performs patrols during special events, such as athletic events and concerts.
Directs traffic before, during and after these events.
Provides crowd control which can include subduing large numbers of people.
Enforces all Federal, State, Local, and University laws, regulations, and policies.
Enforces campus parking and traffic regulations.
Makes arrests in accordance with Departmental policies.
Investigates traffic-related and general complaints.
Testifies in court as necessary.
Watches for hazards and other dangerous or damaging situations.
Provides police escorts as needed to protect property or people.
Operates communications dispatch unit.
Performs related duties as assigned or as directed.

Requirements:

Requires an associate’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, plus a minimum of six (6) months’ work experience as a certified police officer; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires the possession of a valid/current driver’s license.
Employee must possess and maintain WV law enforcement certification or equivalent from another state.
Must be bondable upon background check.
Requires long periods of standing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs., running, jumping, climbing, and physical interaction with public.
Required to work varying and rotating shifts.