Police Officer

Northern Arizona University

Special Information

• This
  position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or
  without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business
  become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the
  level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles
  for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

About
the Department/College

Working for the Northern Arizona University Police Department offers a unique opportunity to
serve a vibrant and diverse campus community while enjoying the natural beauty and strong sense of community in Flagstaff. The department
emphasizes professional development, community engagement, and a commitment to safety and integrity. Officers benefit from a supportive team
environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in higher education law enforcement.

About the
Position

NAU Police Officers patrol campus to detect and deter criminal or suspicious activity. Officers investigate criminal
activity, vehicle accidents, personal injuries and university administrative violations and write detailed reports describing such
incidents/investigations. NAUPD provides professional, courteous, and effective service to all campus members, including students, faculty,
staff, and guests. NAUPD investigates complaints and works to resolve conflicts both on campus and concerning the campus
community.
Responsibilities Include

30% – Enforcement of local, state, and federal laws:

• Patrols assigned areas on
  foot, bicycle, or by motorized vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime and educate, cite and/or arrest violators; issues warnings
  or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed; enforces Federal and State laws as well as university rules.
  Constantly analyzes the job for improvements to, or modifications of, university law enforcement services and makes recommendations to
  department management.

30% – Response and Investigation of crimes, accidents, and incidents:

• Responds to emergency alarms
  and calls for service; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and facts. Responds to public service calls such as delivering
  emergency messages, motorist assists, animal complaints, civil complaints, domestic disturbances.
• Investigates reports of missing
  persons, Identifies unsafe conditions or areas ripe for criminal activity; reports conditions and takes corrective actions.
• Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow-up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews
  suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files appropriate reports as directed by federal, state, or local legal requirements.

20% – Administrative duties and training:

• Prepares detailed written reports of crimes, accidents, and incidents.
• Compiles daily reports on law enforcement activities for department management.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, or other court
  processes as necessary.
• Appears in court to provide testimony on investigations.
• Participates in ongoing and recurring
  trainings as required by the department and its accrediting agencies, the university, and the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training
  board.
• Trains sworn and non-sworn personnel on departmental policies, procedures, and activities.

15% – Department
Representation:

• Works with the university residents/community and other outside public agencies to solve residential/university
  concerns.
• Makes oral presentations to students, faculty, staff, and other citizen groups on crime prevention/public safety
  issues.
• Maintains knowledge of, and answers questions about, campus law enforcement.

5% – Other

• Other duties as
  assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current AZPOST certification in good
  standing, or ability to obtain after successful completion of police academy or through waiver process.
• 21 years of age upon
  completion of academy, US citizen, meet AZPOST standards, and possess current AZ Driver’s License.

*A combination of related
education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of tools and policies of campus policing.
• Knowledge of university law
  enforcement protocol and processes.

Skills

• Data entry skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Record
  keeping skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Works well under pressure and in stressful
  conditions.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Analyzes non-routine situations and
  anticipates issues.
• Communicates effectively.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Able to drag objects up to 165
  pounds.
• Able to pass a physical abilities test.

Compensation

• Salary range begins at
  $60,500. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment
history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint
background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists
employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security
sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a
criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are
applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol
Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery
reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to
keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus
has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics
for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department
at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your
Application

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button on this page. You must submit your application by
midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in
the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ
86011.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.nau.edu/jobs/police-officer-flagstaff-arizona-united-states-f9f975c9-4317-426f-94f4-b3ee8
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