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Req Id: 36807
Job Title: Police Officer
City: West Lafayette
Job Summary
Join Purdue University as a Police Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and security on campus. Your responsibilities will include proactive observation and investigation of criminal incidents, such as missing persons, disturbances, traffic issues, and crowd management. You'll be tasked with securing and meticulously examining crime scenes, conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders, and generating comprehensive case reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for investigating traffic accidents and completing all necessary reports, mediating disputes, and restoring order when disturbances arise.
Your duties will extend to providing essential police services, including traffic control and assisting other law enforcement agencies when required. Special events, such as sporting events and gatherings, will also require, managing crowds and ensuring security. Embracing the community policing philosophy, you will actively engage with and support the community, while enforcing Indiana State laws and University regulations.
Purdue Police Officer Incentives
Starting Pay: $72,137 per year plus benefits
First Class Patrol Officer pay (After one year): $78,296
$6,000 sign-on bonus for Lateral officers (must be full-time, certified ILEA Graduate or other academy recognized by ILEA, and currently working for anther department). $3,000 paid upon hire, $3,000 paid upon completion of probationary year
Longevity Pay up to $9,000 at year 24
Specialty Pay: $1000 for first specialty, $750 each for 2nd and 3rd
Overview of Hiring Process
PUPD is accepting applications from current law enforcement officers and non-experienced applicants, each applicant type will conduct a different process as described below.
New Officer Process Description:
The Purdue Police Officer hiring process consists of the following steps:
Physical Fitness Exam
Written Exam
Oral Interview Panels
Background Investigation
Chief's Interview
Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation
Experienced/Lateral Process Description:
The qualified current officer hiring process consist of the following steps:
This process is only for currently employed full-time officers who have graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy OR another state police academy recognized by the ILETB as an approved academy for a basic training waiver. Officers meeting these requirements will be contacted directly by PUPD to begin the hiring process.
Physical Agility Test – 69 second obstacle course
Oral Interview Panels
Background Investigation
Chief's Interview
Drug Screening, Post-Offer Medical, and Psychological Evaluation
For complete information about the Physical Fitness and Written Exam please visit: https://bit.ly/2VJGTN0
For more information about the Purdue University Police Department please visit: www.purdue.edu/police
For further information about the Police Officer hiring process please contact Lieutenant Ryan Edwards at 765-494-8221 or
[email protected]
What We're Looking For
Required:
High school diploma/GED
Must successfully complete the 40-hr Pre-Basic and Basic training courses through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) within the first twelve months of employment
Must successfully complete the Purdue Probationary Officer Training and the Purdue Field Training Program within the first twelve months of employment
A strong commitment to customer service and use of good judgment
Strong interpersonal relationship and public relations skills
Strong conflict resolution skills and problem solving ability
Ability to adapt and react to unusual conditions and work effectively under pressure
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to maintain Indiana Police Officer certification including completion of 24 hours of continuing education annually
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of a police officer
Must successfully complete the Purdue Police Officer Physical Abilities Test annually
Must be at least 21 years of age
A valid Indiana driver’s license and United States citizenship
Must be able to maintain a valid Indiana Driver's license
Preferred:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related area
One year of experience in public safety or law enforcement
Bilingual communication skills
Application Deadlines
We are currently accepting applications. Once the next physical agility and written test is scheduled, we will send an invitation email to applicants
All qualifying applicants, who are invited to participate , must be available for the physical assessment and written exam
We will notify you with details on the next testing date if you are to participate. Notifications will be sent via email address listed in your completed online application. Applicants who pass the written exam and move forward in the process will be interviewed shortly afterwards
- Qualified applicants who are unable to attend the next testing date will still be considered for additional hiring cycles and will be notified regarding dates for future physical assessments and written exams
Consideration will be given to certified law enforcement candidates and non-certified candidates; certified law enforcement candidates who are currently employed full-time as a sworn officer in good standing will be exempt from the Physical Fitness Exam and Written Exam
- Candidates who meet this criterion will be considered year-round with no application deadline
Additional Information
Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
Purdue will not sponsor an employment authorization for this position
This posting represents multiple positions
A Background Check will be required for employment in this position
Exposed to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work
May work non-traditional hours
The schedule for this position consists of rotating twelve hour shifts
Required to wear a pager and carry a cell phone for callback to campus
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: PERF/Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Please consult the following for additional benefits information: Purdue Benefits and Purdue University’s Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) , and Purdue University’s Police Officer and Firefighters Pension
About Us:
Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.
Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus.
Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.
Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
to begin your career with Administration Operations!
Career Stream
Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1
Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20002892
Link to Career Path Maker:
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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Posting Start Date: 8/20/26
