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Police Officer

2 months ago


West Lafayette, United States Purdue University Full time

Req Id: 28626
Job Title: Police Officer
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary

Join Purdue University as a Police Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and security on campus. Your responsibilities will include proactive observation and investigation of criminal incidents, such as missing persons, disturbances, traffic issues, and crowd management. You'll be tasked with securing and meticulously examining crime scenes, conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders, and generating comprehensive case reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for investigating traffic accidents and completing all necessary reports, mediating disputes, and restoring order when disturbances arise.

Your duties will extend to providing essential police services, including traffic control and assisting other law enforcement agencies when required. Special events, such as sporting events and gatherings, will also require, managing crowds and ensuring security. Embracing the community policing philosophy, you will actively engage with and support the community, while enforcing Indiana State laws and University regulations.

Purdue Police Officer Incentives

Starting Pay: $72,137 per year plus benefits
First Class Patrol Officer pay (After one year): $78,296
$6,000 sign-on bonus for Lateral officers (must be full-time, certified ILEA Graduate or other academy recognized by ILEA, and currently working for anther department). $3,000 paid upon hire, $3,000 paid upon completion of probationary year
Longevity Pay up to $9,000 at year 24
Specialty Pay: $1000 for first specialty, $750 each for 2nd and 3rd
Overview of Hiring Process

PUPD is accepting applications from current law enforcement officers and non-experienced applicants, each applicant type will conduct a different process as described below.

New Officer Process Description:

The Purdue Police Officer hiring process consists of the following steps:

Physical Fitness Exam
Written Exam
Oral Interview Panels
Background Investigation
Chief's Interview
Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation

Experienced/Lateral Process Description:

The qualified current officer hiring process consist of the following steps:

This process is only for currently employed full-time officers who have graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy OR another state police academy recognized by the ILETB as an approved academy for a basic training waiver. Officers meeting these requirements will be contacted directly by PUPD to begin the hiring process.

Physical Agility Test – 69 second obstacle course
Oral Interview Panels
Background Investigation
Chief's Interview
Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation

What We Are Looking For

Required:

High school diploma/GED
Must successfully complete the 40-hr Pre-Basic and Basic training courses through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) within the first twelve months of employment
Must successfully complete the Purdue Probationary Officer Training and the Purdue Field Training Program within the first twelve months of employment
A strong commitment to customer service and use of good judgment
Strong interpersonal relationship and public relations skills
Strong conflict resolution skills and problem solving ability
Ability to adapt and react to unusual conditions and work effectively under pressure
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to maintain Indiana Police Officer certification including completion of 24 hours of continuing education annually
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of a police officer
Must successfully complete the Purdue Police Officer Physical Abilities Test annually
Must be at least 21 years of age
A valid Indiana driver’s license and United States citizenship
Must be able to maintain a valid Indiana Driver's license

Preferred:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related area
One year of experience in public safety or law enforcement
Bilingual communication skills