Casual Campus Police Officer
West Liberty, OH - USA
Job Summary
Welcome to West Liberty University!
Mission Statement:
West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support we empower students toward scholarly exploration creative expression and economic opportunity.
The Opportunity:
West Liberty University is seeking applications for two Casual Campus Police Officers. The Campus Police Officer establishes and maintains a safe atmosphere for the faculty staff students and visitors at the institution by providing police and security services in accordance with all applicable federal state and local regulations.
This is a Pert-time Position
Essential Functions of the position:
- Performing usual duties as a University police officer: patrolling entire campus protecting and guarding property/persons from fire theft trespass and possible hazards including traffic enforcement and maintaining the peace of the campus
- Completes police and incident reports
- Investigating and prosecuting all reported criminal and internal complaints within WLU jurisdiction. This includes attending criminal court and on campus judicial hearings
- Assists in law enforcement crime prevention and the protection of persons and property in the community including assisting local county and state agencies in a cooperative group effort to obtain law and order
- Monitoring and enforcing traffic laws and regulations on campus and surrounding jurisdictional areas enforces campus parking regulations
and issues State citations and campus tickets for violations in accordance with established laws and procedures - Identifying apprehending arresting and assisting in the prosecution of persons who commit crimes
- Checking buildings for deficiencies that make the institution vulnerable to criminal acts
- Directing traffic and providing crowd control during special events such as athletic events
- Watching for hazards and other dangerous or damaging situations
- Providing police escorts as needed to protect people and property
- Assisting other law enforcement agencies EMS and Fire Department as needed
- Must be available for all shifts subject to change at any time
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of West Virginia
(through the Academy or other qualified school). - High school diploma or GED is required
- Associates Vocational or Technical School degree is preferred
- CPR training (required within 60 days of hire)
- First-aid training (required within 60 days of hire).
- At least 6 months of law enforcement experience is required
Skills/Abilities:
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Collaboration
Why you should apply:
Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.
For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk
West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at
West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.
West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
West Liberty University, near Wheeling, West Virginia, is a caring, quality, university with nearly 70 majors. Apply online! Call 1.866.WESTLIB today!