Job Description

Emporia State University currently has a University Police Sergeant vacancy with our Police and Safety department located in Emporia, KS.

The person selected for this position will join a team of commissioned police officers who serve and protect the students, employees, and visitors of Emporia State University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Patrol assigned areas and respond with action appropriate to given situations


• Complete written reports as required


• Pursue, apprehend and/or arrest violators of the law, exercising care to ensure legal and constitutional soundness


• Respond to emergency situations


• Establish and maintain professional contacts with University employees, residents and others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least three years of law enforcement experience.


• Must maintain all required certifications, including KLETC, firearms, first aid, and CPR.


• Valid driver's license required.


• Specialized training may be required based on job duties and responsibilities.

Members of the Police and Safety team must display the ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and through writing, and actively listen


• Control emotions during stressful situations


• Build positive relationships with a variety of people, particularly in difficult situations


• Accurately assess your abilities and limitations


• Analyze situations and events logically, and organize the parts of a problem systematically

Necessary Special Requirements:

• This position requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties and therefore, candidates cannot have been convicted of, and must be free of any diversions from, a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and(g) (9).

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $24 - $31.31 hourly.


• Qualifications and previous experience will be considered for placement of base rank and salary.

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance


• Free Dental insurance for employees


• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents


• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance


• Dependent tuition waiver


• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit  here . 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references  here . 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.

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