Law Enforcement Officer

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Protects life and property while enforcing Florida State laws and University rules during University operations and Emergency events.

• Protects life and property, reports for work on a designated schedule and performs duties as directed; enforces State laws and University rules; performs patrol assignments in a Department vehicle or on foot as assigned; performs motorist assists and locks and unlocks buildings and doors; checks buildings for security, fire and safety hazards.
• Participates in judicial proceedings as required or directed; inspects patrol vehicles for proper fluid levels, tire pressure, and to insure operability of lights and/or emergency equipment; maintains issued equipment in a clean, serviceable condition; performs escort duties as directed; controls and monitors traffic flow.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Assists with administrative duties such as filing, delivers messages related to University business as directed; assists with inventory of Department property.
• Investigates vehicular accidents, complaints and other incidents. Prepares and submits reports, issues University parking citations, and Florida Uniform Traffic Citations. Provides emergency medical care (first aid) to sick or injured persons. Functions as an informational source for visitors and performs crime prevention/community relations duties as directed.

• Associate's Degree or at least sixty (60) college credits; OR High school diploma or equivalent; and Have two (2) years of active or reserve military duty; or OR Three years of continuous, post-high school work experience.
• At least 21 years of age a time of application. Citizen of the United States.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Successfully completed the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, and successfully passed the Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination. Applicants may apply if they are currently enrolled in a Police Academy, will have taken the Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination, and will be certified prior to date of hire.
• For Florida Correctional Officers, must have successfully completed a cross-over law enforcement program, and successfully passed the Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination.

Staff

• $62,500

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check
• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting Check
• Health Care Screening
• Psychological Testing
• Reference Checks
• Educational Verification

• May be required to work on University holidays.
• Rotating Shifts
• Shift may vary according to departmental needs.

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a…