University Police Officer

Job Summary

Provides public safety services including emergency response, asset protection, traffic control, community interaction, parking and / or traffic enforcement, preliminary field investigations, victim services, and interviewing victims, witnesses and / or suspects.

Essential Functions :

• Patrols University grounds, buildings and streets by foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain public safety, prevent crime, enforce laws and traffic infractions, apprehend criminal offenders, and prevent and respond to violations of laws, policies and regulations.
• Utilizes and employs the appropriate law enforcement response in all situations.
• Interacts with community members and others citizens in an appropriate manner to further efforts to provide public safety, prevent crime and ensure compliance with laws, policies and regulations.
• Determines when to initiate criminal investigations and when to initiate lawful arrests.
• Prepares appropriate written documentation of investigative efforts.
• Locks and unlocks interior and exterior doors on campus buildings as directed in order to provide security and asset protection.
• Provides special customer service as requested which may include but are not limited to, jump starts, unlocks, limited assistance with disabled autos, and safety escorts for people on campus.

Required Education and Experience :

Required License / Certifications / Training :

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Additional Information :

Providing false or misleading statements within this application, whether intentional or not, will result in permanent removal from the application process. During the application process your background will be closely examined. If you think that any of these apply to you and you have questions, please call the Wichita State University Police Department at 316-978-3450 for clarification, or for more information.