Law Enforcement Officer

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our law enforcement team. A Law Enforcement Officer enforces state laws and university rules, performs patrols by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, and checks buildings for security and safety hazards. They investigate incidents, prepare reports, issue citations, and provide first aid. Officers also serve as information sources for visitors, control traffic, deliver university messages, and assist with inventory. They apprehend and process criminal violators, maintain community relations, participate in judicial proceedings, and inspect patrol vehicles. Additionally, they maintain equipment, serve as essential personnel during emergencies, and assist with administrative duties. Officers may be assigned other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Must meet the requirements of chapter 943.13 F.S.
Must be currently Florida Law Enforcement Certified (have passed the state exam and certification is not inactive due to break in service), or currently enrolled in a Florida Public Service Academy (Police Academy) and will be eligible to take the Florida Law Enforcement exam upon successful completion.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass the (PAT) physical abilities timed test.
Must be available to work various shifts including day, afternoon, and night hours on a rotational basis in accordance with the school year or as the needs of the University dictates.

Responsibilities

Enforces state laws and university rules
Performs patrols by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot
Checks buildings for security and safety hazards
Investigates incidents
Prepares reports
Issues citations
Provides first aid
Serves as information sources for visitors
Controls traffic
Delivers university messages
Assists with inventory
Apprehends and process criminal violators
Maintains community relations
Participates in judicial proceedings
Inspects patrol vehicles
Maintains equipment
Serves as essential personnel during emergencies
Assists with administrative duties
May be assigned other related duties as needed

Benefits

Law Enforcement Officers receive $600 annual uniform allowance and $50/month cell phone allowance.
Law Enforcement Officers are eligible for up to $130/month in salary incentives for training and education.
Join our team and enjoy the benefit of accruing leave hours every biweekly pay period, fostering work-life balance and well-deserved rest for our dedicated staff!
FGCU offers a comprehensive benefit platform: HMO or PPO Health Insurance options with $50/month premium for individual coverage or $180/month premium for family coverage.
Pre-tax health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
Optional dental, vision, accident, cancer, hospitalization and disability insurance.
FGCU paid life insurance at 1.5X annual earnings and $25,000 State life insurance.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan with a fixed percentage employer contribution or Investment Plan with an employer contribution of 8.3%.
Voluntary Retirement Programs – 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457.
Paid time off.
Special Compensation time accrual.
9 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days per year.
Voucher for up to 6 credits per semester at FGCU.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.