Job Description

Title: Sergeant, Police Support Svcs

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 02R004 - Public Safety

Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G22

Retirement: HAZ

Contact Person: Timothy Gunn

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Sergeant (Police Support Services) will aid the Police Department Command Staff in administrative support matters. This position will also include responsibility for law enforcement accreditation as well as ensuring compliance in key areas such as the CLERY Act, Violence Against Women Act, and other functions as designated by the Chief of Police. This job will also include responsibilities for the protection of life and property, preservation of the peace, furnishing various services to enhance and support efficient operations within the university community as well as assisting with Major Crimes investigations when designated by the Chief of Police. Supervision of department employees will occur as assigned by the Chief or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: Minimum of four years law enforcement experience, three years of which, as a sworn EKU Police Officer.

Licensure & Certifications: - At least 21 years of age.

• Valid Driver's license.

 

• Citizen of the United States of America.

 

• Qualifies for acceptance for Kentucky Law Enforcement Council basic police training program and/or certification as a police officer under Kentucky Statues.

 

• Persons that qualify for police officer certification under Kentucky Statue and are graduates of the Police Basic Training program may be given preference.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 45% - Provide administrative support to Command Staff and ensure compliance with accreditation, CLERY Act, Violence Against Women Act, etc. - (Essential)
• 20% - Provides services for the prevention of illegal, unsafe or undesirable activity from occurring on University property or during University activities; - (Essential)
• 30% - Provides Enforcement of all University, City, State and Federal law as it applies to keeping order at the University; - (Essential)
• 5% - Other Duties within Divisional Responsibility; - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/d2dda394-d2a9-44e3-9fc0-db2a8330e73d

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