Law Enforcement Officer
fgcu · Main Campus · $60k+
Posted about 2 months ago
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Skills
Benefits
- ✓Health insurance
- ✓HMO or PPO
- ✓Health savings account
- ✓Flexible spending account
- ✓Dental insurance
- ✓Vision insurance
- ✓Life insurance
- ✓Retirement plan
- ✓403(b)
- ✓Deferred compensation
- ✓Paid time off
- ✓9 paid holidays
- ✓Employee Assistance Program
- ✓Tuition voucher
- ✓Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Job description
Job Summary
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces state laws and university rules, performs patrols by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, and checks buildings for security and safety hazards. They investigate incidents, prepare reports, issue citations, and provide first aid. Officers also serve as information sources for visitors, control traffic, deliver university messages, and assist with inventory. They apprehend and process criminal violators, maintain community relations, participate in judicial proceedings, and inspect patrol vehicles. Additionally, they maintain equipment, serve as essential personnel during emergencies, and assist with administrative duties. Officers may be assigned other related duties as needed.
Job Description
Law Enforcement Officer Required Qualifications:
- Must meet the requirements of chapter 943.13 F.S. and be currently Florida Law Enforcement Certified (have passed the state exam and certification is not inactive due to break in service), or currently enrolled in a Florida Public Service Academy (Police Academy) and will be eligible to take the Florida Law Enforcement exam upon successful completion.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass the (PAT) physical abilities timed test.
- Must be available to work various shifts including day, afternoon, and night hours on a rotational basis in accordance with the school year or as the needs of the University dictates.
Law Enforcement Officer Additional Information:
- Hourly Rate: $28.85/hour to negotiable.
- Law Enforcement Officers receive $600 annual uniform allowance and $50/month cell phone allowance.
- Law Enforcement Officers are eligible for up to $130/month in salary incentives for training and education.
Additional Job Description
**Special Instructions to all Applicants**
Eligible candidates will be contacted via email with further details. Qualified candidates will participate in the Physical Abilities Test. Upon completion of the Physical Abilities test, candidates will be scheduled to take a written exam. Candidates must have a passing score of 70% or higher on the written exam to be invited for an interview.
In order to pass, the Physical Abilities test must be completed in 6.04 minutes or less and will include the following:
1. Exiting a vehicle/opening a trunk
2. Running 220 yards
3. Completing an obstacle course
4. Dragging a 150 pound dummy; drag sled
5. Obstacle Course
6. Running 200 Yards
7. Dry firing a weapon six times with each hand; and
8. Placing items in a trunk/entering a vehicle.
Join our team and enjoy the benefit of accruing leave hours every biweekly pay period, fostering work-life balance and well-deserved rest for our dedicated staff!
FGCU offers a comprehensive benefit platform:
HMO or PPO Health Insurance options with $50/month premium for individual coverage or $180/month premium for family coverage.
Pre-tax health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
Optional dental, vision, accident, cancer, hospitalization and disability insurance.
FGCU paid life insurance at 1.5X annual earnings and $25,000 State life insurance.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan with a fixed percentage employer contribution or Investment Plan with an employer contribution of 8.3%.
Voluntary Retirement Programs – 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457.
Paid time off.
Special Compensation time accrual.
9 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days per year.
Voucher for up to 6 credits per semester at FGCU.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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