Univ Law Enforcement Officer

South Dakota State University Police Department is seeking multiple dedicated individuals to serve and protect the campus community. The University Law Enforcement Officer position is essential to advancing South Dakota State University’s strategic mission by ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As a land-grant institution committed to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement, SDSU must maintain a professional, visible, and responsive law enforcement presence to enable the university to fulfill its educational and service obligations.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check, psychological evaluation and polygraph test, and medical examination (includes drug and alcohol testing). Per SDCL 02:05:01:01 applicants must be a US citizen and be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Travel is required to complete required training, job duties and court appearances. Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

This position will provide professional law enforcement and public safety services for the state’s largest institution of higher education and the surrounding community.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Advertised Salary Starting at $27.00/hr. with the potential for a higher rate based on qualifications and experience, plus benefits

• Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, and investigation.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and preservation.
• Laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors.
• First aid principles, practices, and techniques.
• Operation of police equipment and tools including firearms.
• Methods and techniques of crowd control.
• Court rules and procedures.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, codes, ordinances and campus policies.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices.
• Methods and techniques of basic report preparation and writing.
• Proper English usage, spelling, and grammar.
• Geography of the area assigned.
• Applicable computer hardware and software for report preparation, evidence booking, and data retrieval.

• Successfully complete the SD Law Enforcement Academy or obtain reciprocity.
• Successfully qualify on firearms, less lethal, defensive tactics, and any other department required certifications.
• Independently perform difficult and complex law enforcement duties.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce campus policies and procedures.
• Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
• Respond to community issues, concerns, and needs in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Analyze a situation or problem and determine a timely and appropriate course of action.
• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Use and care for firearms and other police equipment.
• Control violent people and affect arrests.
• Diffuse high stress situations.
• Interpret and enforce City and State laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Interpret and enforce SDSU campus policies and SD Board of Regents Policies.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Effectively utilize the police radio.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Carry, lift, and run after suspects or victims.
• Work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a South Dakota driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the SD LE Academy or have current LE certification.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination and psychological screening.

Must be able to provide a highly visible law enforcement presence on campus to deter and detect criminal activity; locate…