Police Officer

About the role

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, such as missing persons, disturbances, traffic issues, and crowd management. You'll be tasked with securing and meticulously examining crime scenes, conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders, and generating comprehensive case reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for investigating traffic accidents and completing all necessary reports, mediating disputes, and restoring order when disturbances arise. Your duties will extend to providing essential police services, including traffic control and assisting other law enforcement agencies when required. Embrace the community policing philosophy, actively engaging with and supporting the community, while enforcing Indiana State laws and University regulations.

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
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies when required
• Managing crowds and ensuring security during special events

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
• Able to adapt and react to unusual conditions and work effectively under pressure
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Physical fitness and endurance
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Legal knowledge and understanding of Indiana State laws and University regulations

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $72,137 per year plus benefits
• First Class Patrol Officer pay (After one year): $78,296
• $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: $1000 for first specialty, $750 each for 2nd and 3rd

Pay

Starting Pay: $72,137 per year plus benefits

Schedule

Rotating twelve hour shifts