Police Officer

Provide for the safety and protection of all faculty, staff, students and guests at university events and functions. Assures compliance of university policies and state, local and federal law.

• Assists in any public safety emergency on campus and maintains a working relationship with off-campus public safety agencies.
• Assures compliance of university policies and all state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Complies and is familiar with department and university policies and procedures.
• Complies, writes and submits reports on activities.
• Ensures a prompt response and proper disposition of all calls for service.
• Essential Personnel, for emergency management purposes.
• Responsible for crime prevention and detection by patrolling all areas of the university to ensure protection of people and property. Patrolling on foot, bike or by car.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of individuals on campus or at events and functions of the university, and the security of university physical facilities.
• Campus Security Authority for Clery Act purposes.
• Is identified as and serves as "necessary personnel" in the case of a campus/city emergency and therefore is expected to respond to campus emergencies nights, weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in "shift work" scheduling and serves in an on-call capacity where the expected response time is 20 minutes.

Minimum Qualifications

Police Officer I

• High School or GED. 
• Utah P.O.S.T Certification. 
• Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age upon hire.
• Must be in excellent physical condition, and successfully complete Utah P.O.S.T. Physical Assessment Test, using the entry level standard.
• Must be able to submit to a comprehensive background investigation and not have a criminal record, moral turpitude or jail able offense.
• Must have a Utah drivers license and must have an excellent driving record upon hire date.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to follow detailed oral or written instructions.

Police Officer II

• All minimum qualifications listed for Police Officer I AND
• Must have 2 years of law enforcement experience, and complete 2 areas of additional assignments or specialized training as selected and approved by the Chief of Police.

Police Officer III

• All minimum qualifications listed for Police Officer I AND
• Must have 3 or more years of law enforcement experience, 1 year of University law enforcement experience and complete 3 areas of additional assignments or specialized training as selected and approved by the Chief of Police.
• First line supervisor trained.

Preferred Qualifications

Police Officer I

• 2 Year / Associate degree. 
• 1 Year or more of Law Enforcement experience.

Police Officer II

• All minimum qualifications listed for Police Officer I AND
• Certification in Taser, Radar, Firearms, Intoxilyzer.
• CPR and First Aid, Bike Patrol, Event Security.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Background in and experience with investigations.

Police Officer III

• All minimum qualifications listed for Police Officer I AND
• Certification in Taser, Radar, Firearms, Intoxilyzer.
• CPR and First Aid, Bike Patrol, Event Security.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Background in and experience with investigations.
• K9 Experience.

This position is contingent on Funding. 

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

• In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.