Public Safety Officer/ University Police Officer in Russellville, Arkansas at Arkansas Tech University (AR)

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.
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
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 become certified within nine (9) months of hire.

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.

Pre Hire Testing Requirement:
Pre-hire testing will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each quarter, additional test dates may be added if needed.
The test dates for 2026 - 2027 are:
November 17, 2026
January 19, 2027
April 20, 2027
July 20, 2027
October 19, 2027

The testing will consist of:

Physical Agility Test (PAT) and National Testing Network- Video score, writing score, and reading score.

Once your application is received, a testing date and information packet will be sent to the email listed on your application. You can also learn more about the pre-hire testing process at this link: https://www.atu.edu/psafe/employment/employment.php. Any questions regarding pre-hire testing should be directed to the Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety at (479) 968-0222.

• Serving Russellville Campus and Pope County
• Frequent travel
• Carry and use of a firearm are required
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Hours of work consist of days, nights, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather
• Required to successfully pass medical fitness examination, psychological examination, background check, and drug screening upon job acceptance