Details
Posted: 01-Apr-24
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 4916764
University Police Officers perform commissioned law enforcement work with full authority under applicable law. The employee performs duties in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, state laws, city ordinances, law enforcement codes of ethics, the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the general principles of law enforcement and police work. Those who do not have certification as a law enforcement officer in Kansas will be sent to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to complete the required training. Police Officers regularly conduct criminal investigations, perform searches and seizures, arrest offenders, present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, respond to medical and other emergencies, write moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. Police Officers will be briefed by Police Sergeants on any special assignments or unusual circumstances that exist. Further duties are outlined in the responsibilities section.
Departmental tours are available to those wanting to learn more about the Police Department at KU. Contact the KU Police Department for tours.
The University of Kansas is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members. Women and under-represented group members are encouraged to apply for University Police Officer positions.
Police officers will receive a one percent (1%) pay raise starting in their first full pay period after completion of probation. The University of Kansas Police Department offers opportunities for promotion within the department.
In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Kansas offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, select paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a fantastic place to work!
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