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University Police Officer

Pittsburg State University

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Compensation
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Location
Pittsburg, KS
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Job overview

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a University Police Officer in its Police and Public Safety department. The officer patrols university property to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations, responds to incidents, investigates crimes, and provides security at campus events. The role also includes emergency response, warrant execution, documentation, and community education and support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Law EnforcementCriminal InvestigationEvidence CollectionEmergency ResponseCrowd Control

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13702302 Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a University Police Officer in the department of Police and Public Safety that is responsible for patrolling University property to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations. Duties and Responsibilities 35% Patrols campus area via foot, car, or other means to enforce traffic regulations, criminal laws, and city ordinances to ensure public safety. 25% Takes enforcement actions including issuing traffic warnings and citations. Responds to calls involving accidents, injuries, and disturbances; secures the scene and conducts an appropriate investigation. Collects relevant information by interviewing witnesses and victims. Makes arrests and interrogates suspects according to applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Secures crime scenes; collects and processes evidence correctly and consistently. Serves as armed security detail for the transport of university monies. 20% Provides crowd control, surveillance, and security at special events held on campus. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, including keeping the public safe by evacuating buildings or campus areas when required. 10% Obtains warrants; verifies authenticity and executes arrest and search warrants. Completes all necessary documentation, including logs and reports on daily activity. 5% Initiates and builds community relationships; provides information and education on a variety of topics; including safety and crime prevention. Maintains a working knowledge of other community agencies and support groups; assists citizens by making referrals to these groups when appropriate. 5% Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

How this job compares

Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$74–83K/yr162 salary ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr70 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Law Enforcement jobs in Kansas and 448 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (227 postings).
Education
27 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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