Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title: Police Officer Applicant Pool: FTF (Full-Time Fixed) Posting Number: S01059P Type of Appointment: FTF (Full-Time Fixed) Posting Category: ServiceSkilled Crafts Funding Information: MSU Salary Grade 500 Salary Range for Job Posting: 17.40 - entry to grade base 4.00 additional for Academy Certification for a potential total base of 21.40
Recruitment Recommendations Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position: Open Open Date: Open Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Details Advertisement: Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Police Officer.
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities, including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.
Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES Under general direction, the incumbent performs police duties in enforcing federal, state, and local laws and ordinances on an assigned shift, performs related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Must be a graduate of or be able to graduate from the 20-week Kentucky Police Basic Training Program within the first year of employment. Proof of honorable discharge is required for veterans. Officers must be capable of performing patrol by driving, walking, or bicycle as assigned. Applicants must pass a physical exam, physical agility test, polygraph, drug screen, and psychological evaluation as specified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and the Morehead State University Police Department. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to enforce laws, rules, and regulations firmly, tactfully, and consistently. The ability to analyze complex police problems and to adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action. The ability to maintain records and to prepare clear and concise reports of police activities. The ability to react quickly, calmly, and effectively under stress and in emergencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a complex university setting. Extensive knowledge of the principles of effective police patrol, physical security, traffic control, criminal investigations, and crime prevention. Ability to command departmental personnel. The ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other police departments, agencies, university officers, and employees, and the general public.
Organizational Relationships The Police Officer reports to the Shift Supervisor. Incumbent has contact with all levels of the University administration, faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The incumbent will interface with other law enforcement agencies and the court system on a regular basis.
Physical Requirements Working conditions include sitting, standing, stooping, walking, extreme physical demands at scenes of emergencies for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects more than 25 pounds, may be outdoors for extended periods of time regardless of weather conditions, exposure to high places, confined spaces, noise, machinery, and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals, and toxic substances. Must be able to physically restrain individuals when required.
Working Conditions Some job-related stress and periodic highly stressful situations. Typical University setting for law enforcement and security responsibilities.
Special Information Instructions to Applicants - A 4hr. hazardous-duty stipend will be added to base pay upon successful completion of the Basic Training Academy. Applicants once employed who meet certain requirements may also be eligible to receive KY Law Enforcement Foundation Program Funds, which is a state-funded supplement of $4300 annually.
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Application Instructions Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.? Yes No With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University? Yes No Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, MSU will verify the status of every individual offered employment and all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicants identity and employment authorization. It will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identity and employment authorization. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents: