Public Safety Officer

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Base: $47,500; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
On-site
Enforce traffic and criminal laws
Institutional policies and parking regulations
Operate emergency and non-emergency vehicles
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Public Safety Officer responsible for enforcing traffic and criminal laws, as well as institutional policies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, and certified as police officers in Arkansas within 12 months of employment

Job Summary

  • The Public Safety Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, institutional policies, and parking regulations at an institution of higher education.
  • The position works under general supervision in a team-oriented setting and reports to a department chain-of-command.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Public Safety Officer responsible for enforcing traffic and criminal laws, as well as institutional policies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, and certified as police officers in Arkansas within 12 months of employment.

Salary

Base: $47,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enforce traffic and criminal laws
  • institutional policies and parking regulations
  • operate emergency and non-emergency vehicles
  • investigate traffic accidents and criminal offenses
  • provide emergency first-aid
  • maintain professional appearance and attitude

Nice-to-have

  • team-oriented setting
  • vibrant work environment
  • healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be free of any felony conviction(s)
  • Possess the formal equivalent of a high school diploma
  • Possess a valid, state-issued motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Be certified as a police officer in Arkansas within 12 months of employment

Work Rights

Not specified

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