Captain, Police

Category: Staff Show Job Details for Captain, Police Apply Now for Captain, Police This is a responsible supervisory, administrative, and technical police position performed in the field and at police headquarters. As a sworn law enforcement officer, an employee in this classification is subject to hazardous duty in times of emergency or when necessitated by circumstances. The position requires full and continuous training as a law enforcement officer so that the employee can respond appropriately in emergency situations. Duties and Responsibilities Include: * Clery/Minger requirements/ASR community relations, Everbridge text alerts and campus notifications. * Overseeing the Communications officers, personnel time keeping as well as ensuring all dispatchers are knowledgeable with the policies and directives contained in the WKU Police Operations Manual. * Patrol operations-shift work as needed. * Public speaking by being responsible for giving and scheduling crime prevention seminars and informal discussions on crime preventive measures to interested groups, residence halls and departments on and off campus and news interviews. * Acting as a liaison between civilian event staff, and the police department. * Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED equivalent. * At least 3 years of experience at a police sergeant's level or above within the WKU PD or another police department. * Must have must attend APS, CJED or leadership courses equivalent to the aforementioned classes. * Positive attitude, strong work ethic and teamwork oriented. Additional Information: Hourly Range: $34.30 - 36.46 plus KLEFPF Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: For information related to job postings, please email .

Apply Now