Patrol Officer II

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108675

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years experience. Minimum of 21 years of age. Valid driver's license required and insurable through University's auto insurance policy.  USA citizenship at time of appointment.  Certified under the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Police Officer's Professional Standard (P.O.P.S.) program and a police academy recognized and approved by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT).  To be eligible for appointment candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. & 992 (g) (8) and (9).  The selection process includes successful completion of a written examination, oral interviews, drug screening test, physical examination and psychological evaluation and comprehensive background investigation. Certified or eligible for the DOCJT Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer Certification.  Grade 6 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Patrol Officer II position is a commissioned, law enforcement position providing police services involving enforcement of laws, rules and regulations applying to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University, and surrounding municipalities. Officer is expected to patrol an assigned area, exercise full law enforcement powers, conduct criminal investigations, collect all types of evidence, and prepare appropriate reports. This position is for experienced officers who have already completed a Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy and has at least 3 years of experience as a Law Enforcement officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol to determine whether conditions appear in order.

• Participate in community oriented policing/interact with UofL community.

• Participate in required departmental training.

• Collect, analyze, and verify information/complete written reports.

• Respond to emergency situations (accidents, fires, hold-ups, etc.).

• Direct and control flow of traffic and pedestrian movement on campus.

• Work special details (athletic events & student activities).

• Perform surveillance operations. 

• Other duties as directed by the Chief of Police. 

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.