Campus Police Officer

Job Description:

• The Campus Police Officer establishes and maintains a safe atmosphere for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the institution by
  providing police and security services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performing usual duties as a University police officer: patrolling entire campus, protecting and guarding property/persons from fire, theft, trespass and possible hazards, including traffic enforcement and maintaining the peace of the campus
• Completes police and incident reports
• Investigating and prosecuting all reported criminal and internal complaints within WLU jurisdiction. This includes attending criminal court and on campus judicial hearings
• Assists in law enforcement, crime prevention, and the protection of persons and property in the community, including assisting local, county, and state agencies in a cooperative group effort to obtain law and order
• Monitoring and enforcing traffic laws and regulations on campus and surrounding jurisdictional areas, enforces campus parking regulations,
  and issues State citations and campus tickets for violations in accordance with established laws and procedures
• Identifying, apprehending, arresting, and assisting in the prosecution of persons who commit crimes
• Checking buildings for deficiencies that make the institution vulnerable to criminal acts
• Directing traffic and providing crowd control during special events, such as athletic events
• Watching for hazards and other dangerous or damaging situations
• Providing police escorts as needed to protect people and property
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies, EMS, and Fire Department as needed
• Must be available for all shifts, subject to change at any time
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associate's, Vocational, or Technical School degree is preferred
• CPR training (required within 60 days of hire)
• First-aid training (required within 60 days of hire)
• Must maintain law enforcement certification
• At least 6 months of law enforcement experience is required

Additional Information:

• WLU strongly believes in work-life balance and spending time focusing on the more important entities in life, outside of work.
• WLU offers generous benefits, including:
  • If you are in an eligible class of employment, you will accrue annual (vacation) and sick leave based upon your Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). For those who are less than a 1.0 FTE, the accrual (sick and vacation) will be prorated.

• • Approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month.
  • Approximately 10.4 hour of sick time per month and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members.
  • 12-13 paid holidays
  • WLU offers a range ofhealth insurance and other "optional/supplemental coverages" including, 401(a) retirement savings with a 6% employee contribution match, dental, vision, hearing, and disability coverage. Looking formore employee benefit information? Check out the link below.
    • WLU Benefit Page: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits
  • For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver of undergraduatetuition andonlyemployees are eligible for a 50% waiver of graduate tuition (waiver does not include special fees such as course fees, capital fees, roads/walkways fee, etc.).
  • Free use of Wellness Facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

West Liberty University (http://www.westliberty.edu) is a small, comprehensive institution under the auspices of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.

West Liberty University is a four-year public university and West Virginia's oldest institution under higher education. Situated on a picturesque hilltop, just 10 miles from Wheeling, WLU is a small market metro with a rich heritage. Living costs are low, cultural opportunities, and schools make it a great place to live, work and raise a family. WLU features a main campus and a nearby satellite campus, located at the Highlands Shopping Complex. Both locations are minutes from Pennsylvania and Ohio borders, offering easy access to major airports, shopping, dining and entertainment.

West Liberty University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Lori Hudson, VP of Fiscal Affairs/Acting Chief Human Resources Officer at (304) 336-8990 or lori.hudson@westliberty.edu (do not apply to this email).

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants Must be authorized to work in the United States.

SUCCESSFULLY PASSING A BACKGROUND SCREENING REPORT IS REQUIRED FOR FINAL EMPLOYMENT

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