Campus Police Officer

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for two Campus Police Officers. The Campus Police Officer establishes and maintains a safe atmosphere for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the institution by providing police and security services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Functions of the position:

Performing usual duties as a University police officer: patrolling entire campus, protecting and guarding property/persons from fire, theft, trespass and possible hazards, including traffic enforcement and maintaining the peace of the campus

Completes police and incident reports

Investigating and prosecuting all reported criminal and internal complaints within WLU jurisdiction. This includes attending criminal court and on campus judicial hearings

Assists in law enforcement, crime prevention, and the protection of persons and property in the community, including assisting local, county, and state agencies in a cooperative group effort to obtain law and order

Monitoring and enforcing traffic laws and regulations on campus and surrounding jurisdictional areas, enforces campus parking regulations,
and issues State citations and campus tickets for violations in accordance with established laws and procedures

Identifying, apprehending, arresting, and assisting in the prosecution of persons who commit crimes

Checking buildings for deficiencies that make the institution vulnerable to criminal acts

Directing traffic and providing crowd control during special events, such as athletic events

Watching for hazards and other dangerous or damaging situations

Providing police escorts as needed to protect people and property

Assisting other law enforcement agencies, EMS, and Fire Department as needed

Must be available for all shifts, subject to change at any time

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of West Virginia
(through the Academy or other qualified school).

High school diploma or GED is required

Associate’s, Vocational, or Technical School degree is preferred

CPR training (required within 60 days of hire)

First-aid training (required within 60 days of hire). 

At least 6 months of law enforcement experience is required

Skills/Abilities: 

Critical Thinking

Integrity

Leadership

Dependability

Collaboration

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.