Police Officer (Lateral)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer patrols and responds to calls for service on University property and in adjacent jurisdictions as an Arizona POST-certified peace officer, balancing enforcement with education. The officer serves the campus community by investigating suspicious activity, preventing and deterring crime, enforcing motor vehicle laws, responding to emergencies, preparing reports, and investigating crimes and accidents. The position is based at the Tempe campus within a diverse urban university community spanning four campus locations. The ASU Police Department is a full-service, 24/7 department operating on the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, West, and Polytechnic campuses. The role is inherently dangerous and may involve encounters with violent criminals, hazardous materials, and other dangerous situations. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment checks, including background, medical, psychological, fingerprint, driving-record, and drug screening.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and the ASU Police Department will not provide employment sponsorship.
Possess a valid U.S. driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment if driving is required.
Successfully complete the required pre-employment checks; employment is contingent on successful completion.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of Arizona POST certification.
Three years of law enforcement experience.
Campus law enforcement experience.
Evidence of successful completion of a field training program at a prior agency.
Continuous experience as a POST-certified police officer for at least one year.
Evidence of being in good standing; applicants must not have been terminated or left a prior law enforcement position for misconduct resulting from a disciplinary investigation.

Responsibilities

Patrol the campus community and investigate suspicious activity or people.
Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime, and arrest violators.
Issue warnings or citations to drivers who violate motor vehicle laws.
Complete criminal and civil reports using a computer in a timely manner.
Respond to emergency alarms and dispatched calls, making sound decisions based on the situation and available facts.
Testify in court as a witness or reporting officer when subpoenaed.
Investigate crimes and accidents, perform follow-up duties as directed by a supervisor, interview suspects and witnesses, and collect evidence and facts.
Complete required AZPOST, ASU, Police Department, and other training.
Apply Arizona Revised Statutes and constitutional law, and work within ASU and Police Department policies.