Police Officer

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY – a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid‑time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

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A person in this position as a sworn police officer performs police duty, technical and responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances as an independent unit or under the supervision of a Senior Officer, Sergeant, Captain, and/or Chief. Work involves an element of personal danger, substantial public contact with citizens and law violators, protecting life and property, prevention of adult and juvenile crime, apprehension of law violators, directing traffic, and general enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and oral instructions from a superior, but some initiative and judgment must be exercised in performing work assignments. While most decisions are limited by established procedure, some independent judgment must be exercised in handling specific cases. A person in this position may be assigned to work any shift (day, evening, night) including weekends and holidays and overtime assignments.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification:
Current POPS certification (KY) or eligible for POPS certification from reciprocal state.

Hourly Pay: $17.44

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre‑employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email ir or by phone at . Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment.

Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). website.

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Resume
• Training records/POPS certificate

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.