Pre-hire testing will take place once each quarter as long as there are open positions. Once your application is received, a testing date and information packet will be sent to the email listed on your application. Any questions regarding pre-hire testing should be directed to the Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety at (479) 968-0222.

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary:

Detects and apprehends individuals who break the law by patrolling in an assigned area. Responds to emergency calls. Investigates complaints and works to resolve conflict. Makes arrests, issues citations, and serves warrants and subpoenas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators.
• Performs security checks of agency or campus buildings.
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on agency or campus premises.
• Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow.
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required.
• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance.
• Monitors security and fire panel for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations, for security.
• Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques.
• Ability to direct traffic and to maintain order.
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must successfully pass pre-hire testing to include a written exam and a physical ability test.
• Must be 21 years old before graduating the police academy.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, or a similar academy, in accordance with ACA 12-9-106, or must have the ability to become certified within nine (9) months of hire.
• Must possess valid Arkansas driver's license.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience in criminal justice or related field.
• Certified law enforcement officer (including military police certification).
• Experience working in a university setting.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

• Frequent travel and carrying and use of a firearm are required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather.
• Required to successfully pass medical fitness examination, psychological examination, and drug screening upon job acceptance.

What to Submit:

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Applicable Certificates.

 To be considered for the position of Public Safety Officer, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone.

Please go to www.atu.edu/hr to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.