Police Officer
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Job Description
Overview
While serving as a Police Officer at Utah State University employees in the Police Officer position will perform the following duties in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Understand and work within the parameters of the department mission and governing values.
- Enforce state law adhere to federal regulations in accordance to campus law enforcement as well as university policy and guidelines.
- Serve as first responders to calls for service and actively engage in community service activities.
- Perform detailed investigations and complete accurate incident reports.
- Assure a prompt response to calls for service.
- Protect the campus and campus citizens through a proper balance of proactive efforts and response to calls for service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a prompt response and appropriate disposition to all calls for service.
- Investigate criminal activity and other service calls in an impartial and detailed manner.
- Ensure that crimes are properly investigated applicable evidence is properly gathered/preserved reports are accurately completed in timely manner and associated notifications are made contemporaneous to the originating call.
- Prepare quality reports when appropriate.
- Promote the general safety of persons property and equipment through a proper balance of vehicle foot and bicycle patrol.
- Facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic by directing traffic and enforcing traffic laws through citations and verbal warnings.
- Keep the University community informed through appropriate public relations activities.
- Develop a relationship of trust by becoming personally acquainted with members of the campus community.
- Use investigative skills to assist in investigations where possible and as directed.
- Provide direct support to the department and community by completing special assignments and projects.
- Keep the chief informed of any issues sensitive to the department or the university.
- Foster good interdepartmental relations by cooperating with other law enforcement agencies in information exchange.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of laws applicable to current duties departmental policies USU policies and procedures and police operations best practice. Maintain physical readiness.
- Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of law enforcement training approved by the chief.
- Maintain other certifications in areas needed for patrol work (e.g. firearms ACT radar/lidar intoxilyzer pursuit driving).
- Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 21 years of age at time of appointment
- Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in Utah or have the ability to become certified upon hiring
- Must have a Utah driver license or be able to obtain one within a month of start date
- Must have an excellent driving record
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Shall not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude
- Must be in excellent physical conditions
- Excellent interpersonal skills consistent with law enforcement on a university campus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to write reports containing technical information.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Skilled in the use of first aid procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- Skilled in completing accident and criminal investigations.
- Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.
- Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.
- Skilled in the operation of police equipment such as radar and breath alcohol analyzers.
- Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony.
- Skilled in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
This position requires moderate physical activity including the handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
College/Department Highlights
The Utah State University Police Department (USUPD) protects life and property and enhances the USU communities with a law enforcement best practice public safety measures conducive to; learning working and an environment dedicated to proactive advancement. USUPD is an accredited fullservice Police Department with highly trained and experienced public safety professionals who adhere to high standards of integrity and professionalism.
We patrol the campus 24 hours a day 7 days a week and enjoy a direct line of communication to local law enforcement and members of the surrounding community. We have officers both on foot and in vehicles who can respond quickly anywhere on campus as well as offsite properties owned and controlled by USU.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
