Police Officer

The University Police Department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Police Officer for the Westville Campus. The responsibility of the Police Officer will be to provide a safe environment to the campus community.

Pay:

• Starting rate: $28.85/hour

After completion of one year: $33.66 hourly

• Maintain safety and security of students, staff and University property through vehicular and foot patrols.
• Must remain alert and observant to detect and arrest unrest and criminal conduct.
• Enforce state, local and federal laws and University policies, as well as regulate traffic.
• Prepare clear and concise reports of activity and behavior that may be reviewed by an administrative or judicial process.
• Respond to request for assistance.
• Conduct periodic building inspections for safety and security and secure same when not in use.
• Inspect safety and security devices such as alarms and lifesaving equipment maintained in University buildings.
• Provide reports on campus deviations that affect the aesthetics, safety or security of buildings and grounds.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, follow-up and prepare supplementary reports about crimes or aberrant campus behavior.
• Interview witnesses, complainants and victims of crime and accurately describe events as they are communicated.
• Provide testimony in court relevant to any arrest and act as a professional witness to specific on-view conduct that results in a criminal or civil judicial contest.
• Respond to request for information and/or direction.
• Provide escorts, assist motorist, make emergency notifications when necessary and provide safety counseling and information.
• Ensure that the established collaborative partnerships, as outlined in Regional Mutual Aid agreements, remain intact and assist external law enforcement agencies when authorized and required.
• Perform any other lawful duties as required by supervisory or command staff.

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Tenpaid vacation days first year of employment
• University paid and matching contribution to retirement
• University contribution to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Tuition remission for you,your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
• Graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

• Three years of previous Law Enforcement experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid police officer's certification from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• No felony convictions or convictions for domestic abuse, weapons violations, illegal substance possession, substance possession, alcohol or substance use while operating a motor vehicle or water craft
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and have a good working knowledge of constitutional law and criminal and traffic codes, University rules and regulations and department policies and procedures
• Must be able to adapt or react to unusual conditions and work under pressure
• Must have the ability to handle and react to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties required of a police officer
• Must be able to work in a team environment with a focus on community oriented policing and dedicated to quality customer service
• Must complete and pass a medical exam upon hire to determine physical, emotional and mental fitness as determined by a medical physician
• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 60 lbs
• Must be able to work in…