Job Title: Police Officer

Job Summary

Join Purdue University as a Police Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and security on campus. Your responsibilities will include proactive observation and investigation of criminal incidents, securing and meticulously examining crime scenes, conducting interviews, and generating comprehensive case reports. You will also investigate traffic accidents, provide essential police services, manage special events, and engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Proactive observation and investigation of criminal incidents
• Securing and examining crime scenes
• Conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders
• Generating comprehensive case reports
• Investigating traffic accidents and completing reports
• Mediating disputes and restoring order
• Providing essential police services, including traffic control
• Managing crowds during special events
• Engaging with and supporting the community
• Enforcing Indiana State laws and University regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Successfully complete the 40-hr Pre-Basic and Basic training courses through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) within the first twelve months of employment
• Successfully complete the Purdue Probationary Officer Training and the Purdue Field Training Program within the first twelve months of employment
• A strong commitment to customer service and use of good judgment
• Strong interpersonal relationship and public relations skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to adapt and react to unusual conditions and work effectively under pressure
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain Indiana Police Officer certification including completion of 24 hours of continuing education annually
• Physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of a police officer
• Successfully complete the Purdue Police Officer Physical Abilities Test annually
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and United States citizenship
• Able to maintain a valid Indiana Driver's license

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related area
• One year of experience in public safety or law enforcement
• Bilingual communication skills

Purdue Police Officer Incentives

• Starting Pay: $72,137 per year plus benefits
• $6,000 sign-on bonus for Lateral officers (must be full-time, certified ILEA Graduate or other academy recognized by ILEA, and currently working for another department)
• $3,000 paid upon hire, $3,000 paid upon completion of probationary year
• Longevity Pay up to $9,000 at year 24
• Specialty Pay: $1,000 for first specialty, $750 each for 2nd and 3rd

Overview Of Hiring Process

• New Officer Process: Physical Fitness Exam, Written Exam, Oral Interview Panels, Background Investigation, Chief's Interview, Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation
• Experienced/Lateral Process: Physical Agility Test, Oral Interview Panels, Background Investigation, Chief's Interview, Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation

Application Deadlines

We are currently accepting applications. Once the next physical agility and written test is scheduled, we will send an invitation email to applicants. All qualifying applicants, who are invited to participate, must be available for the physical assessment and written exam. We will notify you with details on the next testing date if you are to participate. Notifications will be sent via email address listed in your completed online application. Applicants who pass the written exam and move forward in the process will be interviewed shortly afterwards.

Additional Information

• Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor an employment authorization for this position
• This posting represents multiple positions
• A Background Check will be required for employment in this position
• Exposed to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work
• May work non-traditional hours
• The schedule for this position consists of rotating twelve hour shifts
• Required to wear a pager and carry a cell phone for callback to campus
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: PERF/Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Please consult the following for additional benefits information: Purdue Benefits and Purdue University’s Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF), and Purdue University’s Police Officer and Firefighters Pension