Wichita State University
This position is for a University Police Officer at Wichita State University Police Department.
Wichita State University provided pay range This range is provided by Wichita State University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $22.80/hr - $22.80/hr
Department: WSU Police Department
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Minimum salary is $22.80/hour and is commensurate with experience and education.
Work Schedule: Varies based upon needs of the department. Will be 10-hours per day, 4-days per week.
Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must be a U.S. Citizen.
Job Story Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Wichita State University is seeking to fill the position of University Police Officer. No previous law enforcement experience is required. Successful candidates will be required to complete the basic law enforcement training program at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, obtain certification as a law enforcement officer from the Kansas Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission and successfully complete the WSU Police FTO (Field Training Officer).
Job Summary Provides public safety services including but not limited to emergency response, asset protection, traffic control, community interaction, parking/traffic enforcement, preliminary field investigations, victim services, and interviewing victims, witnesses and/or suspects.
Essential Functions Patrols University grounds, buildings and streets by foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain public safety, prevent crime, enforce laws and traffic infractions, apprehend criminal offenders, and prevent and respond to violations of laws, policies and regulations. Utilizes appropriate law enforcement response in all situations, interacts with community members, determines when to initiate criminal investigations and arrests, prepares written documentation of investigative efforts, provides security by locking/unlocking doors, and offers special customer service as requested.
Required Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Required License/Certifications/Training
Kansas certified law enforcement officer or capability to become one in accordance with Kansas law
Valid Kansas driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to acquire, complete, and maintain KS CPOST Certification and Training Requirements.
Ability to successfully complete WSUPD Field Training Program.
Ability to acquire knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and accurately.
Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles.
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform safety and security actions, use tools, equipment, and technology, communicate effectively, inspect and surveil, drive state vehicles, operate computers and office equipment.
Additional Physical Requirement Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
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Wichita State University provided pay range This range is provided by Wichita State University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $22.80/hr - $22.80/hr
Department: WSU Police Department
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Minimum salary is $22.80/hour and is commensurate with experience and education.
Work Schedule: Varies based upon needs of the department. Will be 10-hours per day, 4-days per week.
Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must be a U.S. Citizen.
Job Story Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Wichita State University is seeking to fill the position of University Police Officer. No previous law enforcement experience is required. Successful candidates will be required to complete the basic law enforcement training program at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, obtain certification as a law enforcement officer from the Kansas Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission and successfully complete the WSU Police FTO (Field Training Officer).
Job Summary Provides public safety services including but not limited to emergency response, asset protection, traffic control, community interaction, parking/traffic enforcement, preliminary field investigations, victim services, and interviewing victims, witnesses and/or suspects.
Essential Functions Patrols University grounds, buildings and streets by foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain public safety, prevent crime, enforce laws and traffic infractions, apprehend criminal offenders, and prevent and respond to violations of laws, policies and regulations. Utilizes appropriate law enforcement response in all situations, interacts with community members, determines when to initiate criminal investigations and arrests, prepares written documentation of investigative efforts, provides security by locking/unlocking doors, and offers special customer service as requested.
Required Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Required License/Certifications/Training
Kansas certified law enforcement officer or capability to become one in accordance with Kansas law
Valid Kansas driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to acquire, complete, and maintain KS CPOST Certification and Training Requirements.
Ability to successfully complete WSUPD Field Training Program.
Ability to acquire knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and accurately.
Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles.
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform safety and security actions, use tools, equipment, and technology, communicate effectively, inspect and surveil, drive state vehicles, operate computers and office equipment.
Additional Physical Requirement Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
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