Campus Police Officers - University Police Department

The University Police Department at West Virginia University is seeking applications for Campus Police Officer positions to advance WVU's commitment to our values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability, and Appreciation. WVU's Police Department is a 24/7 community based, progressive agency that gives officers the flexibility to do good work for all faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Applying to this position today allows you to be considered for Campus Police Officer vacancies as they become available at WVU.

WVU Campus Police Officers are state certified and sworn police officers that exercise the same authority as all other law enforcement agencies under WV Law. With opportunities for advancement, ongoing training and the ability to work in specialized units, Officers are given the means to grow within the University Police Department. Apply now to become a member of one of the most community-oriented police organizations in the profession.

For additional information regarding the WVU Police Department, please visit our website at https://police.wvu.edu/home.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 40-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year, or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• Retirement pension plan through the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System (MPFRS) with 8.5% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Patrol assigned area on campus to observe persons and property to reduce and prevent criminal activities.
• Educate the public on ways to make themselves more secure and seeks participation for crime prevention.
• Perform static or dynamic patrol, traffic direction and provide crowd management during special events such as concerts, athletic events and other similar activities which draw significant numbers of people.
• Enforce federal, state and University laws, rules and regulations.
• Investigate criminal complaints and both traffic and non-traffic accidents in conjunction with the Investigative Unit by collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, searching records, and surveillance activities.
• Testify in court or University hearings to knowledge of or actions taken in regard to matters of interest to the courts or University.
• Watch for fire, fire hazards, safety hazards, and other dangerous or damaging situations and respond appropriately.
• Provide for or arrange the care of sick or injured persons requiring emergency medical attention.
• Escort persons making cash deposits, ensuring the safety of those individuals transporting large sums of money.
• Assist the general public by answering inquiries, providing directions and other similar general service activities.
• Perform special protective assignments with particular persons or property.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Hours: Varies (Opportunities for overtime through special details including athletic events.)

Pay Grade: 16 (starting at $24.34 for this position) WVU provides competitive wages for its employees, and takes experience and related education into consideration when determining appropriate salary.

Employees in this position are eligible for regular incremental raises in hourly rate tied to milestones in the training program.

Please note: This is a pool requisition so your application will be considered for all current Campus Police Officer openings. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, your application will be moved to a specific Campus Police Officer opening.

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: 6-12 months experience dealing with the public or an equivalent combination of education, military, or completion of a law enforcement/criminal justice program will be accepted