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Northern Kentucky University

Police Officer

Northern Kentucky University, Newport, Kentucky, us, 41072

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Northern Kentucky University provided pay range This range is provided by Northern Kentucky University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $30.99/hr - $30.99/hr

Position Information: Working Title – Police Officer; Department – University Police; Field Operations; Compensation Title; Position Number – Pool recruitment; Position Status – Regular; Work Schedule – 12‑hour rotating shifts, Night, weekend, and holiday work required. Hours per week 40; Months per year 12.

Primary Responsibilities

Communicating with supervisors, peers, and all stakeholders in a courteous, culturally‑adroit manner that models the University Police core values, while providing an outstanding customer service experience.

Patrolling assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.

Promptly, clearly, and concisely completing a variety of written incident, offense, and ancillary reports in a grammatically correct manner and in accordance with established best practices.

Responding to emergency alarms and dispatched calls for service.

Observing and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity.

Deterring crime and arresting violators as prescribed by Kentucky Revised Statutes.

Qualifications University Police thrive on student safety and success. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, the candidate will have positive work and/or life experiences interacting and building strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and communities. Officers must also be willing to listen, learn, and seek opportunities to teach while actively supporting and upholding the mission and values of Northern Kentucky University.

Additional Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Valid driver's license.

Any candidate offered this position is required to pass a thorough background check.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate competent solo patrol and investigative abilities by satisfying the knowledge and performance‑based benchmarks set forth in the supervised Field Training Observation & Evaluation program.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum Experience: See posting detail.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience; for highest qualified lateral candidates up to $30.99/hour + KLEFPF incentive upon KLEC certification. Position participates in state hazardous duty retirement system. Pay Grade: S67.

Posting Details Requisition Number: 2023S1873. Job Open Date: 01/23/2024. Job Close Date: (date not specified). Position Status: Regular.

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