Police Officer

Position Description:
Responsible for police patrol of university facilities and grounds, enforcing institutional rules and regulations, city ordinances and state laws. Duties include conducting and writing investigative reports, maintaining traffic regulations and issuing citations, reporting unsafe conditions, checking building security and responding to alarms, protecting life and institutional property and other duties associated with a university police officer position. Position also provides for initial response and assessment activities in evaluating incidents consistent with Crisis Management Response Plan related events.

Will work various shifts to cover 24/7 police patrol responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The equivalent of two years of college in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.
• Three years of law enforcement experience may be substituted for the college requirement
• North Dakota Peace Officer license or ability to license in North Dakota upon hire
• Valid driver's license with no more than three moving violations in the last two years
• Knowledge of the general nature and existence of rules, procedures and methods related to duties which comprise the work associated with law enforcement
• Must have left previous law enforcement employment in good standing
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills
• As a part of the post offer/pre-hire, selected candidate must pass a polygraph examination, pass a physical exam to include vision, corrected to 20/40, and hearing test, take a psychological assessment with results satisfactory to NDSU , submit and successfully pass a background check
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Must not be subject to the restrictions or prohibitions as set forth by the Lautenberg amendment of the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate abilities to meet minimum qualifications
• After hire, must pass a weapons written test and shooting course per department standards as a condition of continued employment
• After hire, must successfully complete recruit police officer training program and successfully complete a one year probationary period as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field
• Law enforcement experience in a university setting or as a School Resource Officer
• Experience in law enforcement with a demonstrated increase in police responsibilities

Screening Date: 02/19/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, North Dakota

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
4. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Academic Department
   • Bismarck Tribune
   • CareerFargo.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Fargo Forum
   • JobsHQ
   • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Job Service of North Dakota
   • NDSU Employee
   • NDSU Website
   • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
   • Professional Publication/Organization Website
   • University Placement Office
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Other (Please specify below)
5. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
6. If Other, please specify:
   (Open Ended Question)
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter
3. Other Document 1
4. Other Document 2