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Police Officer (Lateral)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Job Profile

Police Officer

Job Family

Police and Security

Time Type

Full time

Max Pay – Depends On Experience

$46.70 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Description:

Patrols and responds to calls for service on University property and adjacent jurisdictions in the capacity of an Arizona POST certified peace officer, demonstrating a distinct balance between enforcement and education.

Salary

$36.40 - $46.70 per hour; DOE

Essential Duties

  • Patrols the campus community investigating suspicious activity or people.
  • Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime and arrest violators; issues warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.
  • Completes criminal and civil reports using a computer in a timely manner.
  • Issues citations or warnings.
  • Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls; makes sound decisions based on analysis of situation and facts.
  • Testifies in court in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
  • Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts;
  • Comply with AZPOST, ASU, Police Department, and other required trainings.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of Arizona Revised Statutes and constitutional law.
  • Work within the parameters of ASU and Police Department policy.

Desired Qualifications

  • Evidence of a AZPOST Certification.
  • Campus Law Enforcement experience.
  • Evidence of a successful completion of field training program at prior agency.
  • Continuous experience as a POST Certified Police Officer for at least one year.
  • Evidence of being in good standing (cannot have been terminated or left a previous law enforcement position for misconduct as a result of disciplinary investigation).

Working Environment

  • A prominent diverse urban University community serving students, staff, faculty, and visitors throughout 4 campus locations. ASUPD operates 24/7 with a compressed work week. ASUPD complies with the federal mandates of FERPA, CLERY, and TITLE IX. The job of a police officer is inherently dangerous and officers may encounter violent criminals, hazardous materials, and other dangerous situations.

Department Statement

The ASU Police Department (ASUPD) is committed to our mission of fostering a safe, community-centered environment through engaged collaboration committed to dignity and respect. We are a full-service, 24/7 police department operating on the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, West and Polytechnic campuses. We are dually accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). ASU Police Department conducts a pre-employment background investigation consisting of: polygraph, medical, psychological, fingerprinting, Department of Motor Vehicle Check, and drug screening. This position is contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and the ASU Police Department will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Driving Requirement

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding

No Federal Funding

Instructions To Apply

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$19296.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary : $36 - $47

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