Police Officer I/II (00918-MS4)
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety
LOCATION: 30 Gilchrist Hall
CONTACT: Joe Tyler
PHONE: 319-273-3186
DEPARTMENT URL: https://www.vpaf.uni.edu/pubsaf/
PAY GRADE: Police Officer I - 14/ Police Officer II - 15
STARTING HOURLY WAGE: Police Officer I - $20.96; Police Officer II - $21.89
MAXIMUM HOURLY WAGE: Police Officer III - $33.99
POSITION FUNDING: Appropriated Funds
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time; 12 Months
SCHEDULE: Days off will rotate
SHIFT: Rotating shift with weekend, evening and holiday work
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under general supervision, patrols the University campus and outlying property in order to protect life and property; responds to calls while on foot, on bicycle, or in a motor vehicle in order to prevent and detect law violations and apprehend violators; maintains order in the University community through enforcement of policies of the Board of Regents and the University; exercises judgment in interpreting law ordinances, policies, and procedures; and promotes and maintains favorable University-community relations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: POLICE OFFICER I: Eligible to enroll in the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and eligible to complete the required field training program. Applicants must complete medical, physical agility, psychological and P.O.S.T. tests.
POLICE OFFICER II: Possession of certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a Law Enforcement Officer, or possession of law enforcement certification in another state and successful completion of all application and examination requirements as outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 501-3.8(80B). Applicants must complete medical and psychological tests. Lateral transfers accepted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Police Officer preferred.
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.