University Police Officer or Trainee Manhattan , Kansas

About This Role:

The Police Officer OR Trainee patrols the university property to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations. Protects citizens and property from harm; responds to incidents and situations that arise using clear judgment according to the policies and procedures of the university's police department and applicable laws and regulations. Serves the community by providing preventative patrol and response to accidents, incidents, crimes, and disturbances. Works with diverse groups of people and makes an effort to involve community members in positive ways that promote public safety goals.

Why Join Us:

Our department is committed to the philosophy of community policing and strives to maintain campus partnerships to enhance the experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. To learn more about the K-State Police Department visit:

This position is benefits eligible: health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance program, paid time off - vacation, sick and holidays.

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We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Learns to patrol, on foot or by vehicle, assigned areas for signs of trouble and responds with action appropriate to the situation. Becomes involved in investigations, testifies in court, and confers with other law enforcement agencies. Collects, analyzes, and verifies information from interviews with persons involved. Assesses the consistency and value of information received. Patrols streets and enforces traffic ordinances and laws issuing traffic citations for moving traffic violations into municipal and district courts as appropriate. Enforcement of traffic laws may involve multi-tasking to include driving a vehicle at higher speeds while reading car registration plates; relaying that and other pertinent information on the radio; receiving and monitoring radio traffic; and positioning vehicles to provide for the officer, violator, and public safety.

• Completes written reports in compliance with department procedures. Determines the necessity of reports and completes them promptly using appropriate report forms. Learns to initiate follow-up reports when a case requires further investigation.

• On an apprentice level, apprehends and/or arrests violators of the law, exercising care to ensure legal and constitutional soundness which may involve pursuing a suspect on foot in extreme climates over hilly terrain or obstacles and/or restraining combative individuals. Takes suspects into custody and completes the booking process.

• Responds to emergency situations, which may involve extreme physical exertion such as running up flights of stairs and carrying necessary equipment; makes immediate decisions based on known facts; initiates immediate action to gain control of the situation; renders necessary aid; and interviews all parties involved. Learns to operate emergency vehicles safely and within the guidelines established by the department which may involve driving at high speeds while relaying and receiving pertinent information over excessive background noise.

• Establishes and maintains professional contact with University employees, residents, and others common to patrol district to obtain cooperation and favorable attitude in the maintenance of order and effective police protection.

• Attends all required departmental training and utilizes such training to its fullest extent. Keeps up-to-date on all legal changes and on all departmental activities affecting the proper discharge of duties. Complies with all laws, rules, regulations, codes of ethics, and procedures applying to the law enforcement profession.
• Develops skill and proficiency in the use of all equipment to include firearms, OC spray, handcuffs, and vehicles. Maintains safe care and control of authorized equipment and vehicles.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough working knowledge of local, state, and federal law, and university rules and regulations.
• Ability to make reports in written form in a clear and concise manner.
• Additional special requirements preferred: (all of the following to be considered equally): expresses good judgment; displays job knowledge, skills abilities, and interests; shows an ability to maintain positive public relations; demonstrates analytical ability; demonstrates good verbal communication skills, indicates high-stress tolerance.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
• First Aid and CPR certification necessary within one year after employment.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license (corrected vision acceptable)upon employment.
• Must be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission within one year of employment and attend 40 hours of in-service training each year after certification.
• Must not have been convicted of and must be free of any diversions from a felony or a misdemeanor domestic violence crime.
• Must take and pass a drug-screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services at the time of appointment.
• Must be a United States Citizen and at least 21 years of age.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until February 10, 2020.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$18.63 per hour (Police Officer)

$16.31 - $18.63 per hour (Police Officer Trainee)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.