Police Officer

Police Officer Positions

Police Officer I/FTO, Police Officer II, Senior Police Officer, Master Police Officer.

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth, situated within a beautiful historic campus, makes it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

The Police Officer is responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing laws and university policies, and ensuring the safety and security of campus facilities. This intermediate‑level position operates with increased autonomy and supports the overall mission of campus law enforcement through patrol, investigation, emergency response, and administrative duties. Officers act under general supervision and may lead or assist during shifts in the absence of a sergeant.

• Perform patrol duties by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot to enforce laws and university regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, and calls for service including accidents, hazards, and medical incidents.
• Conduct arrests, investigations, and follow legal procedures for documentation and evidence handling.
• Provide support at special events (e.g., sports, concerts) and maintain traffic and crowd control as needed.

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• High School graduate or completion of a GED program.
• 21 years of age.
• US citizen.
• Utah POST Category 1 certification, required (per state statute 53-6-203) or active enrollment in an academy program to obtain POST certification.
• Maintain Utah Peace Officer Standards and training requirements each year.

• Experience working in a campus or community policing environment.
• Training or certification in accident investigation, emergency response, or crime prevention.
• Leadership experience or ability to supervise in the absence of a sergeant.

Based on the selected candidate's qualifications, the position will be at the appropriate classification:
Police Officer I/FTO, Police Officer II, Senior Police Officer, Master Police Officer.

• Completion of Utah Peace Officer Standards & Training.
• Completion of BYU Police Department FTO Program.

• 3 years of experience at BYU as a certified BYU Police Officer or equivalent experience in a comparable agency.

• 6 years of experience at BYU as a certified BYU Police Officer or equivalent experience in a comparable agency.
• All certifications, proficiencies, and skills for Officer II must be met.

• 9 years of experience at BYU as a certified BYU Police Officer or equivalent experience in a comparable agency (at least 1 of the 9 years must be at BYU).
• All certifications, proficiencies, and skills for Senior Officer must be met.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree.
• 4 years of full‑time military experience at a rank of E5 or higher.

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans).
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Excellent medical/dental benefits.
• Short/long term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Wellness program.
• Free on‑campus…