Law Enforcement Officer - 515836 - Florida International University - Miami, FL - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Florida International University
Description:
Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU's Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.
Protect life and property while enforcing Florida State laws and University rules during University operations and Emergency events.
- Protects life and property, reports for work on a designated schedule and performs duties as directed; enforces State laws and University rules; performs patrol assignments in a Department vehicle or on foot as assigned; performs motorist assists and locks and unlocks buildings and doors; checks buildings for security, fire and safety hazards.
- Investigates vehicular accidents, complaints and other incidents. Prepares and submits reports; issues University parking citations, Metro-Dade citations and uniform traffic citations. Provides emergency medical care (first aid) to sick or injured persons. Functions as an informational source for visitors and performs crime prevention/community relations duties as directed.
- Participates in judicial proceedings as required or directed. Inspects patrol vehicles for proper fluid levels, tire pressure, and to insure operability of lights/emergency equipment; maintains issued equipment in a clean serviceable condition; performs escort duties as directed; controls and monitors traffic flow.
- Performs essential duties during emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms/any other University emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
- Assists with administrative duties such as filing, delivers messages related to University business as directed; assists with inventory of Department property.
Minimum Qualification:
- Have an Associate's Degree or at least sixty (60) college credits; OR High school diploma or equivalent; and Have two (2) years of active or reserve military duty; or Have one (1) year of full-time sworn law enforcement experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age a time of application
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
- Submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check through FDLE and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
- Psychological evaluation.
- Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the CJSTC.
- Successfully pass a background investigation, to include drug testing.
- Pass a physical examination by a licensed physician.
Certified:
- Successfully completed the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, and successfully passed the Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination.
- For Florida Correctional Officers, must have successfully completed a cross-over law enforcement program, and successfully passed the Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination.
Advertised Salary:
Starting at $50,000.00
Pre-employment:
- Credit Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Driver's License Check
- Drug Screening
- Fingerprinting Check
- Health Care Screening
- Psychological Testing
- Reference Checks
- Educational Verification
Other Information:
- May be required to work on University holidays.
- Shift may vary according to departmental needs.
- All newly hired certified law enforcement personnel have to serve a standard probationary period of 12 months
How to Claim Vet Preference:
Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:
- Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
- Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
- Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
- Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
- A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.
If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Recruitment by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.
For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 515836.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PI104124928
Education:
H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
Experience:
1-2 Years
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