University Police Officer 2 - University Police Department – Northern Command, Elko Nevada

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

University Police Department – Northern Command is conducting a recruitment for a current opening for a University Police Officer 2. This position will be assigned to the Great Basin College Campus in Elko, NV. The primary patrol area for University Police Department – Northern Command encompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in the Elko Nevada area, and periodically to the Great Basin College facilities statewide (Winnemucca, Ely, and Pahrump). The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties including: protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas; conducting traffic investigations; conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations; preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events; preparing for appearances in court; performing maintenance on assigned equipment; performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions; and maintaining law and order, among other duties.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) year of law enforcement experience; OR Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field and six (6) months of law enforcement experience; OR One (1) year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.
• Must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy and meet Nevada P.O.S.T. requirements (NAC 289.120).
• P.O.S.T. Category I certification must be current; OR, a P.O.S.T Category I certification up to two (2) years will be accepted from applicants who are currently employed with another law enforcement agency (NAC 289.200.2).
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• This position requires having a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• protecting university employees, students, and the general public
• patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas
• conducting traffic investigations
• conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations
• preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events
• preparing for appearances in court
• performing maintenance on assigned equipment
• performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions
• maintaining law and order, among other duties

Benefits

• Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• 10 hours of annual and 10 hours of sick accrued each month, 12 paid holidays.
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Free parking on all GBC campus locations.
• No State income tax.
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

What This Job Offers

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