Job Title: Police Officer

Police Officer By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Skip to main content Home PageInternal Applicants View JobsFacultyStaffStudent Home PageInternal Applicants View JobsFacultyStaffStudent Language English (United States) View Profile Employee Login Job Description Apply now Req Id: 44591 Job Title: Police Officer City: Westville Job Description: Overview of Police Officer The University Police Department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Police Officer for the Westville Campus. The responsibility of the Police Officer will be to provide a safe environment to the campus community. Pay: Starting rate: $28.85/hourAfter completion of one year: $33.66 hourly Duties And Responsibilities Of Police Officer Maintain safety and security of students, staff and University property through vehicular and foot patrols.Must remain alert and observant to detect and arrest unrest and criminal conduct.Enforce state, local and federal laws and University policies, as well as regulate traffic.Prepare clear and concise reports of activity and behavior that may be reviewed by an administrative or judicial process.Respond to request for assistance.Conduct periodic building inspections for safety and security and secure same when not in use.Inspect safety and security devices such as alarms and lifesaving equipment maintained in University buildings.Provide reports on campus deviations that affect the aesthetics, safety or security of buildings and grounds.Conduct preliminary investigations, follow-up and prepare supplementary reports about crimes or aberrant campus behavior.Interview witnesses, complainants and victims of crime and accurately describe events as they are communicated.Provide testimony in court relevant to any arrest and act as a professional witness to specific on-view conduct that results in a criminal or civil judicial contest.Respond to request for information and/or direction.Provide escorts, assist motorist, make emergency notifications when necessary and provide safety counseling and information.Ensure that the established collaborative partnerships, as outlined in Regional Mutual Aid agreements, remain intact and assist external law enforcement agencies when authorized and required.Perform any other lawful duties as required by supervisory or command staff. Benefits Of Police Officer Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and moreTen paid vacation days first year of employmentTen paid holidaysUniversity paid and matching contribution to retirementUniversity contribution to Health Savings Account –Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness InitiativesEmployee Wellness ProgramsPaid Parental LeaveTuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Education of Police Officer High School Diploma/GEDGraduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Experience Of Police Officer Three years of previous Law Enforcement experience Core Competencies of Police Officer Must be at least 21 years of ageMust possess a valid police officer's certification from the Indiana Law Enforcement AcademyMust possess a valid driver's licenseNo felony convictions or convictions for domestic abuse, weapons violations, illegal substance possession, substance possession, alcohol or substance use while operating a motor vehicle or water craftMust have strong verbal and written communication skills and have a good working knowledge of constitutional law and criminal and traffic codes, University rules and regulations and department policies and proceduresMust be able to adapt or react to unusual conditions and work under pressureMust have the ability to handle and react to job hazards and working conditions associated with police workMust be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties required of a police officerMust be able to work in a team environment with a focus on community oriented policing and dedicated to quality customer serviceMust complete and pass a medical exam upon hire to determine physical, emotional and mental fitness as determined by a medical physicianMust be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 60 lbsMust be able to work in extreme weather conditionsWorking hours may vary and overtime is necessaryMust be able to work at and respond to all three PNW campuses (Hammond, Westville, and Gabis Arboretum) Additional Information Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable. Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Apply now Posting Start Date: 10/15/26 View All Jobs Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. © 2018 Purdue University Northwest | An equal access/equal opportunity university