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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Join Purdue University as a Police Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and security on campus. Your responsibilities will include proactive observation and investigation of criminal incidents, such as missing persons, disturbances, traffic issues, and crowd management. You'll be tasked with securing and meticulously examining crime scenes, conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders, and generating comprehensive case reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for investigating traffic accidents and completing all necessary reports, mediating disputes, and restoring order when disturbances arise.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your duties will extend to providing essential police services, including traffic control and assisting other law enforcement agencies when required. Special events, such as sporting events and gatherings, will also require, managing crowds and ensuring security. Embracing the community policing philosophy, you will actively engage with and support the community, while enforcing Indiana State laws and University regulations.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purdue Police Officer Incentives</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Starting Pay: $72,137 per year plus benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First Class Patrol Officer pay (After one year): $78,296</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">$6,000 sign-on bonus for Lateral officers (must be full-time, certified ILEA Graduate or other academy recognized by ILEA, and currently working for anther department). $3,000 paid upon hire, $3,000 paid upon completion of probationary year</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Longevity Pay up to $9,000 at year 24</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Specialty Pay: $1000 for first specialty, $750 each for 2nd and 3rd</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overview of Hiring Process</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>PUPD is accepting applications from current law enforcement officers and non-experienced applicants, each applicant type will conduct a different process as described below.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>New Officer Process Description:</strong></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Purdue Police Officer hiring process consists of the following steps:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Physical Fitness Exam</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Written Exam</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oral Interview Panels</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Background Investigation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Chief's Interview</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Experienced/Lateral Process Description:</strong></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The qualified current officer hiring process consist of the following steps:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>This process is only for currently employed full-time officers who have graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy OR another state police academy recognized by the ILETB as an approved academy for a basic training waiver. Officers meeting these requirements will be contacted directly by PUPD to begin the hiring process.</em></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ol> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Physical Agility Test – 69 second obstacle course</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oral Interview Panels</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Background Investigation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Chief's Interview</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For complete information about the Physical Fitness and Written Exam please visit: <a href="https://bit.ly/2VJGTN0">https://bit.ly/2VJGTN0</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For more information about the Purdue University Police Department please visit: <a href="http://www.purdue.edu/police">www.purdue.edu/police</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the Police Officer hiring process please contact Lieutenant Ryan Edwards at 765-494-8221 or <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High school diploma/GED</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must successfully complete the 40-hr Pre-Basic and Basic training courses through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) within the first twelve months of employment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must successfully complete the Purdue Probationary Officer Training and the Purdue Field Training Program within the first twelve months of employment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A strong commitment to customer service and use of good judgment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong interpersonal relationship and public relations skills </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong conflict resolution skills and problem solving ability</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to adapt and react to unusual conditions and work effectively under pressure </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong written and oral communication skills </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to maintain Indiana Police Officer certification including completion of 24 hours of continuing education annually</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of a police officer </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must successfully complete the Purdue Police Officer Physical Abilities Test annually</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be at least 21 years of age</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A valid Indiana driver’s license and United States citizenship</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to maintain a valid Indiana Driver's license </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related area</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">One year of experience in public safety or law enforcement</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bilingual communication skills</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Application Deadlines</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>We are currently accepting applications. Once the next physical agility and written test is scheduled, we will send an invitation email to applicants</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All qualifying applicants, <strong>who are invited to participate</strong>, must be available for the physical assessment and written exam </span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We will notify you with details on the next testing date if you are to participate. Notifications will be sent via email address listed in your completed online application. Applicants who pass the written exam and move forward in the process will be interviewed shortly afterwards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>*Qualified applicants who are unable to attend the next testing date will still be considered for additional hiring cycles and will be notified regarding dates for future physical assessments and written exams</strong></span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Consideration will be given to certified law enforcement candidates and non-certified candidates; certified law enforcement candidates <strong>who are currently employed full-time as a sworn officer in good standing </strong>will be exempt from the Physical Fitness Exam and Written Exam</span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>*Candidates who meet this criterion will be considered year-round with no application deadline</strong></span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Learn more about Purdue’s <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php">benefits summary</a></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Purdue will not sponsor an employment authorization for this position</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This posting represents multiple positions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A Background Check will be required for employment in this position</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Exposed to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">May work non-traditional hours</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The schedule for this position consists of rotating twelve hour shifts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Required to wear a pager and carry a cell phone for callback to campus</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Retirement Eligibility: PERF/Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please consult the following for additional benefits information:<a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php"> Purdue Benefits</a> and <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/retirees/retirement_plans/PERF.php">Purdue University’s Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF)</a>, and </span><a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/retirees/retirement_plans/polFire.php"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Purdue University’s Police Officer and Firefighters Pension</span></a></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us:</b></H2> </div><div><p>Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.</p> <p>Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus.</p> <p>Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.</p> <p>Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.</p> <p>Apply now to begin your career with Administration Operations!</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1</p> <ul> <li>Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1</li> <li>Pay Band S060</li> <li>Job Code #20002892</li> <li><a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/Home/Overview">Link to Career Path Maker:</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who We Are </strong></p> <p><em>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span> Purdue University is an EO/EA University.</span> </em></p></div></div></div>