Public Safety Officer/ University Police Officer

Arkansas Tech University • Russellville, AR

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer/University Police Officer patrols assigned areas at the Russellville Campus and in Pope County to detect and prevent crime, enforce traffic laws, and identify safety hazards. The officer responds to emergency calls, alarms, and requests for assistance; investigates complaints and incidents; and works to resolve conflicts. Duties include making arrests, issuing citations, serving warrants and subpoenas, writing incident reports, and testifying in court as required. The officer also performs building security checks, supports campus traffic flow, monitors security and fire panels, and assists with alarm systems, emergency power supplies, and fire-extinguisher inspections and maintenance.

The role requires frequent travel and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather. Carrying and using a firearm are required. Applicants must pass pre-hire written and physical ability testing, as well as medical fitness, psychological, background, and drug-screening checks upon job acceptance. Law-enforcement certification is required or must be obtained within nine months of hire.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully pass pre-hire testing, including a written exam and physical ability test.
• Be 21 years old before graduating from the police academy.
• Be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training or a similar academy in accordance with ACA 12-9-106, or become certified within nine months of hire.
• Successfully pass a medical fitness examination, psychological examination, background check, and drug screening upon job acceptance.
• Be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Be able to carry and use a firearm.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in criminal justice or a related field.
• Certified law enforcement officer, including military police certification.
• Experience working in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, identify parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators.
• Perform security checks of agency or campus buildings.
• Investigate crimes, accidents, and incidents on agency or campus premises.
• Direct traffic during high-density periods to facilitate smooth traffic flow.
• Arrest violators, write incident reports, and testify in court as required.
• Respond to alarms and calls for assistance; check buildings and offices for locked or unlocked status as necessary; and assist stranded motorists and others in need.
• Monitor security and fire panels for detection, assist with checking alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspect and maintain fire extinguishers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED