Campus Police Officer

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

Sworn officer, firearms qualified. Establishes and maintains a safe atmosphere for faculty, staff, students and visitors at an institution by providing police and security services. General Requirements of the position: Valid driver's license Applicants must pass physical agility (PAT) prior to the final offer Drug testing and medical management required Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a background before the official hire date Selected candidates(s) must successfully complete a pre-employment psychological evaluation before the official hire date Selected candidate(s) must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and be within a certain height and weight range per WV State Police Academy requirements to be able to attend the Academy. Selected candidate(s) must successfully complete a a pre-employment polygraph test before official hire date Following hire, applicants who do not possess West Virginia Law Enforcement Officer certification must attend and complete West Virginia Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one year Must be bondable upon background check

Requirements

• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 6-12 months of experience dealing with the public or equivalent combination of education, military or completion of a law enforcement/ criminal justice program will be accepted.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain West Virginia Law Enforcement Officer Certification

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates with greater amounts of directly related civilian or military criminal justice experience.
• Preference may be given to already certified candidates.

Benefits

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays - Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave - Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance - Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits - Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans - Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs - PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees