Police Officer

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Police
Officer

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External – minimum 7
days

Department: 02R004 – Public Safety

Division: 4R3000 – Campus
Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification:
Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or
more)

Hours Per Week: 40

Additional Schedule Details: Applicant must be able to work any
schedule.

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt – G20

Retirement: HAZ

Contact
Person: Asst. Chief Tim Gunn

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Police Officer is responsible for
carrying out the functions of the EKU Police Department. These functions include protection of life and property, preservation of the peace
and good order of the University community, and the furnishing of various services to enhance and support the operations of the
University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or
G.E.D.

Experience: The rank of the officer will depend on previous experience if any.
* At least 21 years of
age.
* Valid Driver’s license.
* Citizen of the United States of America.

Must qualify for acceptance into the Kentucky Law
Enforcement Council basic police training program

or

Already be certificated as a Police Officer under Kentucky
Statues.

Licensure & Certifications: – Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory completion of the Department of
Criminal Justice Training.
* Applicant must meet all KLEC hiring expectations for Kentucky Peace Officer Professional Standards
certification. If not already a KLEC certified police officer applicant must attend basic law enforcement training at the Kentucky
Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond, KY.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job
Duties:

• 10% – Enforcement – (Essential)
• 30% – Patrol – (Essential)
• 30% – Traffic – (Essential)
• 20% – Service – (Essential)
• 10% – Other Duties – (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not
eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal
Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic
information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it
conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent
upon a satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/police-officer-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-b61a2884-46b0-4d10-b6d
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