Campus Police Officer

Posting Details

Working Title: Campus Police Officer

Type of Position: Staff
- Full Time

Department: Pooled Staff Position

Appointment Length: July
- June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Published Salary:

Requested Part-Time Staff

Hours:

NA

F.T.E. 1.00

Grant Funded Position? No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Fairmont State University by establishing and maintaining a safe atmosphere for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors by providing police and security services.
• Patrols campus in vehicle and on foot daily and during special events.
• Enforces all laws, regulations, and policies as needed.
• Works independently on a day-to-day basis under the supervision of a supervisor, but with the ability to deal with unusual situations as needed.
• General duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Serves as a preliminary and follow-up investigator;
• Patrols campus checking buildings and infrastructure for security issues and deficiencies which make the institution vulnerable to criminal acts;
• Patrols during special events, such as athletic events, concerts, etc. Directs traffic before, during and after the events;
• Provides crowd control which can include managing large numbers of people;
• Enforces all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and University regulations and policies;
• Enforces campus parking and traffic regulations;
• Makes arrests in accordance with departmental policies;
• Investigates traffic-related and general complaints;
• Testifies in court as needed;
• Watches for hazards and other dangerous or damaging situations;
• Administers first aid and provides or arranges necessary transportation;
• Provides police escorts as needed to protect property or people;
• Assists with the Fairmont State University Police Academy as needed; and
• Performs related duties as assigned or as directed.

Minimum Required Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid WV Driver’s License

Minimum Required Qualifications

• No experience or up to 6 months of experience; however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is acceptable which provides an applicant the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities and the capacity to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• West Virginia Law Enforcement Officer certification preferred, but not required
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice
• Enroll in a Police Academy program upon hiring

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number: 2026003SP

Number of Vacancies: Pooled Position

Anticipated Hire Date: Varies

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date: 06/19/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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