Campus Police Officer

Job Title: Campus Police Officer

Reporting Relationship: Director of Campus Police & Emergency Management

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Campus Police Dept

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center

Summary of Position:    This position is a 12-month, part-time, hourly position that reports to the Director of Campus Police and Emergency Management. This position serves as a sworn officer for the Office of Campus Police and oversees the safety and security of the Marion Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prevent crime through high visibility and patrolling
• Maintain building security, including locking and unlocking facilities
• Investigate crimes reported to have occurred on or near campus property. Detain and arrest individuals suspected of criminal activity
• Prepare reports consistent with criminal acts, traffic accidents, traffic enforcement, or university policy violations
• Monitor traffic violations on campus (moving and parking); issuing citations
• Respond to medical emergency situations and coordination with EMS and University partners
• Greet students, visitors, faculty, and staff
• Escort visitors and students
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols of campus property

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• High School Diploma
• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)

Experience

• Current employee for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department or Marion Police Department
• One (1) year experience as a sworn police officer & successfully completed the Field Training Program
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Required Skills

• Possess strong customer service skills
• Problem solver who is able to perform tasks without direct supervision
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.