The Police Officer at the University of Kansas position is a commissioned law enforcement work with full authority under applicable law. The Police Officer performs duties in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, state laws, city ordinances, law enforcement codes of ethics, the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the general principles of law enforcement and police work. Those who do not have certification as a law enforcement officer in Kansas will be sent to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to complete the required training. The Police Officer regularly conducts criminal investigations, performs searches and seizures, arrests offenders, presents criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, responds to medical and other emergencies, writes moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. The Police Officer will be briefed by the Police Sergeant on any special assignments or unusual circumstances that exist. Further duties are outlined in the responsibilities section.
Departmental tours are available to those wanting to learn more about the KU Police Department. Contact the Department for tours.
Police officers will receive a one percent (1%) pay raise starting in their first full pay period after completion of probation. The KU Police Department offers opportunities for promotion within the department.
KU Police Department within KU Operations builds partnerships within the KU community to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.