Police Officer I

Position Information: Position Title:Police Officer I Job Group:Merit Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Eligible to enroll in the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and eligible to complete the required field training program.

Special Required QualificationsValid U.S. Driver's License Preferred Qualifications:An associate’s degree in a criminal justice related field or a bachelor’s degree in any field. Job Description: The Department of Public Safety at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for Police Officer I. This is an entry level police officer position. The officer will attend and must successfully complete the Iowa Law Enforcement Basic Level I Academy to become certified as a peace officer in the state of Iowa. Upon successful completion of the academy, the officer will return to the ISU campus and be placed under the direct supervision of a police training officer. During this period, the officer will perform all the duties of a law enforcement officer, including patrolling the university campus and outlying areas; enforcing local, state, and federal laws as well as campus rules and regulations; responding to calls for service; initiating police reports; performing follow-up investigations as needed; directing traffic, and other duties as assigned. In accordance with the general requirements for law enforcement officers under Iowa Admin. Code 501-2.1, the applicant selected for this position must be a U.S. citizen. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. state driver’s license and the ability to be authorized to drive University vehicles. This is a 24 hour operation, 365 days a week. Officers will be expected to work holidays that fall within their regular work schedule as well as during home football games and other major events that occur on campus. Expected to report for duty when major natural disasters or other emergency situation affecting the campus occur. Applicants will be expected to complete additional application material. During basic training, will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy M-F. During field training, will rotate through all shifts with varying hours and days off. Actual shift assignment will follow completion of all required training. All qualified applicants will be invited to take a written test and physical test on January 19th at 8:00 am. Please reserve this date on your calendar. If you are not available on this date, you will need to re-apply to another posting at a later date. Appointment Type:Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:DPS16 Application Instructions: Apply for this position by clicking on “Apply” and completing the Merit Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter details about your education and work history. If you have questions regarding the application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Original Posting Date:November 17, 2021 Posting Close Date:January 2, 2022 Job Requisition Number:R6915