Police Officer

Police Officer

Police Officer at the University of Kansas is a commissioned law enforcement work with full authority under applicable law. The Police Officer performs duties in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, state laws, city ordinances, law enforcement codes of ethics, the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the general principles of law enforcement and police work. Those who do not have certification as a law enforcement officer in Kansas will be sent to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to complete the required training. The Police Officer regularly conducts criminal investigations, performs searches and seizures, arrests offenders, presents criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, responds to medical and other emergencies, writes moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. The Police Officer will be briefed by the Police Sergeant on any special assignments or unusual circumstances that exist. Further duties are outlined in the responsibilities section. Departmental tours are available to those wanting to learn more about the KU Police Department. Contact the Department for tours. Police officers will receive a one percent (1%) pay raise starting in their first full pay period after completion of probation. The KU Police Department offers opportunities for promotion within the department.

KU Police Department within KU Operations builds partnerships within the KU community to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the universitys academic and research missions. KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities!

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses : Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule : Initially for training, M-F, 8-5; then 10 hours, rotating schedules. Will work shifts that include days, evenings, over the midnight hours, weekends, holidays.

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants : Chief Nelson Mosely, nelsonmosley@ku.edu; 785-864-5900

Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or completion of a G.E.D. equivalency.
• Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Employee Class : B-University Support Staff

Advertised Salary Range : Starts at $60,180

FTE : 1.0

Preferred Qualifications :

Position Overview :

A complete application includes the following : Cover letter, resume, names and contact information of three references.

Application Review Begins : Monday, October 27th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

Specific Detailed Application Instructions for this position : Please fill out the online application and attach a cover letter and resume. Please upload the cover letter and resume on the first page of the online application.

Union : 066

Job Family : Public Safety-KUL

Work Location Assignment : On-Site

Position Requirements :