University Police Officer

Position Title University Police Officer Position Number 999531 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Varies based upon needs of the department. Will be 10-hours per day, 4-days per week schedule

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

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).

Summary of Responsibilities

Provides public safety services including but not limited to; emergency response, asset protection, traffic control, community interaction, parking and/or 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 and employs the appropriate law enforcement response in all situations. Interacts with community members and others citizens in an appropriate manner to further efforts to provide public safety, prevent crime and ensure compliance with laws, policies and regulations.

Determines when to initiate criminal investigations and when to initiate lawful arrests. Prepares appropriate written documentation of investigative efforts.

Locks and unlocks interior and exterior doors on campus buildings as directed in order to provide security and asset protection.

Provides special customer service as requested which may include but are not limited to, jump starts, unlocks, limited assistance with disabled autos, and safety escorts for people on campus.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

Preferred Education Minimum Experience

None

Preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to successfully complete WSUPD Field Training Program

• Ability to acquire and maintain KS CPOST Certification

• Ability to successfully complete KS CPOST Training (as required)

• Ability to acquire knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of departmental rules and regulations and pertinent ordinances and laws.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of physical location assigned, including buildings, streets, and areas where more than police attention may be required.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of first aid and skill in its application.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the rights of the criminally accused.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of criminal investigation techniques.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the laws governing search and seizure.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of state and federal criminal law.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of surveillance techniques.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the harmful effects and dangers of drug usage.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of state and local motor vehicle laws.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, prepare clear and comprehensive reports, and express one's self orally or in writing.

• Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

• Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with WSU faculty, staff, students and visitors.

• Ability to analyze situations promptly and accurately, and to quickly adopt prompt, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.

• Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles.

• Ability to qualify with duty weapon(s) on a regular basis.

• Ability to observe situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely.

• Ability to work independently with or without detailed supervision.

• Ability to interview and/or interrogate others to elicit pertinent information.

• Ability to evaluate the relative importance of all information received.

• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.

• Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions.

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

Kansas certified law enforcement officer or capability to become Kansas certified law enforcement officer in accordance with Kansas law

Valid Kansas drivers license

Sponsorship User Export Compliance This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen". Additional Information

Providing false or misleading statements within this application, whether intentional or not, will result in permanent removal from the application process.

During the application process your background will be closely examined. Please review the following background "disqualifiers." If you think that any of these apply to you and you have questions, please call the Wichita State University Police Department at (316) 978- 3450 for clarification, or for more information.

• Must satisfy all requirements as set forth in Kansas Statute 74 - 5605.

• Must satisfy all requirements as set forth by Wichita State University www.wichita.edu

• If military service has been rendered your DD214 must reflect a separation code and an Honorable Discharge or an Under Honorable Conditions (General). Uncharacterized discharges are reviewed on a case by case basis.

• Applicants may be eliminated from the process if they have not fully disclosed ALL information requested.

• Applicants WILL be eliminated from the process if they have falsified, intentionally misrepresented, or have not been completely truthful on a questionnaire, document, or application as part of the pre-employment process.

• Applicants will be permanently disqualified for the following if: Has been convicted, expunged, or received diversion on any state, municipality, or federal misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

• As an adult or juvenile (17 years old or younger), has been involved, convicted, expunged, or on or after July 1, 1995, been placed on diversion by state or federal government for a crime which is a felony (includes sale of illegal or prescription drugs) or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

• As an adult or juvenile (17 years old or younger) may not have been convicted of a crime involving an act of dishonesty, to include but not limited to; theft, insufficient funds (check), fraud, false police reports, etc.

Applicants may be temporarily disqualified for the following:

• Must not have used or possessed any felony level drug or controlled substance, i.e. cocaine, heroin, opium, methamphetamine, etc. within the past 10 years of date of application.

• Convictions, diversions, expungements, or involvement in any misdemeanor crimes of violence, or use of physical force or threats within the past five years of date of application.

• Convictions, diversions, expungements or involvement in misdemeanor crimes within the past three years of date of application.

• Convictions, diversions, expungements or involvement in any misdemeanor crimes involving morals, or weapons charges within the past five years of date of application.

• Must not have used, bought, or possessed marijuana, LSD, hashish, mushrooms, K 2, peyote, ecstasy, etc., within the past three years of date of

application.

• Must not have used, bought, or possessed illegal or non - prescriptive steroids within the past three years of date of application.

• Must not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years of date of application. Serious traffic violations to include, but not limited to vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, and eluding a police officer.

• Must not have received three moving violations during the last twelve months or been involved in two accidents for which they were at fault during the past twelve months.

• Must not have been convicted, taken diversion, plead guilty or no contest to an MIP (minor in possession of alcohol) or MIC (minor in consumption) within the past twelve months of date of application.

• Must not be currently charged with, under indictment, or on probation for any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.

• If previous law enforcement experience has been rendered, must not have a sustained violation of dishonesty to include but not limited to, lying, falsifying reports or documents, illegally obtaining narcotics, courtroom testimony/credibility

For the purposes of this application process "conviction" includes rendering of judgement by a military court martial pursuant to the uniform code of military justice, by a court of the United States or by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state, whether or not expunged; and any diversion agreement entered into for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and any diversion agreement entered into on or after July 1, 1995, for a felony.

Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 108371-WSU Police Department

Salary Information

Pay Information Minimum salary is $22.57/hour and is commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? Yes Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 01/05/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to position self to perform safety and security actions determined by police methods and procedures.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors.

• Occasional 30-60%

Ability to drive state vehicle.

• Occasional 30-60%

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

• Rare 0-30%

Physical Weight Category 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 to constantly move objects.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements