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Police Officer

Northern Kentucky University

20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2026
Position Title: Police Officer Position Type: Regular About the Role: Job Description Summary The university police officer is a member of the University Police Department, which serves and protects the campus community. The officer is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with the university community; maintaining a secure environment; mitigating safety hazards; being observant and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity on campus; controlling and regulating traffic; and investigating security, safety, crime, and traffic incidents. The university police officer is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and contributing to the success of the university community. Primary Responsibilities Communicating with supervisors, peers, and all stakeholders in a courteous,culturally adroitmanner 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 writtenincident,offense, and ancillary reports in a grammatically correct manner andin accordance withestablished best practices. Responding to emergency alarms and dispatched calls for service. Observing and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity. Deterring crime and arresting violatorsas prescribed byKentucky Revised Statutes. Qualifications: High School Diplomarequired;Bachelor's Degreepreferred. Must be 21 years of age atthe timeof appointment. A validdriver's licenseisrequired. Any candidate who is offered this position willbe requiredto undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. 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 lots of 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. Posted Salary: Work Environment & Physical Demands: The selected candidate will be required to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required.