Bulletin Board

University Police Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is commissioned law enforcement work in providing police protection for a regent’s institution. Work involves enforcement of municipal ordinances, county resolutions and state statutes. Enforcement of rules, regulations and policies of the University and the Board of Regents. Patrols an assigned area, exercises full law enforcement powers, conducts criminal investigations, collects evidence and prepares appropriate reports. The position requires initial and continual certification as set forth and defined by the Kansas commission on peace officers’ standards and training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age, a U.S. Citizen; have been fingerprinted and a search of local, state and national fingerprint files made to determine whether the applicant has a criminal record; not have been convicted of a crime that would constitute a felony under the laws of this state, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a misdemeanor offense that the commission determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity or competence of the applicant as defined by rules and regulations of the Kansas commission on peace officers’ standards and training; have graduated from a high school accredited by the Kansas state board of education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education as defined by rules and regulations of the commission; be of good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in the applicant as a police officer or law enforcement officer; have completed an assessment, including psychological testing approved by the commission, to determine that the applicant does not have a mental or personality disorder that would adversely affect the ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer or law enforcement officer with reasonable skill, safety and judgment be free of any physical or mental condition which adversely affects the ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer or law enforcement officer with reasonable skill, safety and judgment and obtain initial and continual certification as set forth and defined by the Kansas commission on peace officers’ standards and training. At time of appointment, candidate must have passed a standardized written test, polygraph examination, background investigation, physical and a drug screening testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or other state agency that meets the same standard. A college degree is preferred, but not required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position will remain open until filled.

SALARY: Hourly rate $17.75

BENEFITS: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observes buildings and offices, streets, etc., while on patrol to determine whether conditions appear in order. Checks exterior of premises for unusual signs which might indicate illegal entry, and speaks to occupants to assure that everything is in order. Identifies locations and times when criminal activity and/or traffic problems are most likely to occur in a particular district.
Responds to emergency situations such as fires, injury accidents, hold up alarms, fire alarms and intrusion alarms, bomb and other threats, and initiates immediate action to preserve life, preserve evidence and control the situation. Decides when an emergency response is necessary.
Maintains care and control of authorized equipment, vehicles and firearms and reports malfunctions.
Locates, collects, preserves, verifies, and critically analyzes information and evidence during patrol activities, calls for service, emergency situations, and criminal investigations. Performs surveillance operations. Interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects and others as needed.
Completes written reports in compliance with Kansas Administrative Regulations and departmental procedures, and makes oral reports as needed.
Uses a variety of communication skills and special techniques to interact formally and informally with community groups. Provides information upon request about police policies, procedures and techniques as they affect the public. Maintains relations with other law enforcement agencies.
Considers circumstances of an observed or suspected violation of law and determines whether to initiate an investigation or to stop and frisk an individual, or whether probably cause exists to arrest and search an individual incident to the arrest without a warrant, and makes arrest or search.
Directs and controls traffic flow and pedestrian movement on campus. Patrols streets and related areas to see that streets, drives and fire lanes are open and enforces observed traffic violations. Issues University parking citations, and issues moving traffic violations into municipal or district courts.
Directs traffic flow at the accident scene, conduct an investigation as to its cause, photographs and sketches diagrams of accidents, and takes appropriate enforcement action.
Position is subject to callback upon need due to emergencies, criminal investigations, and criminal activity and staff shortages as deemed necessary by the Director of Police.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name : Ed Howell or Cliff Denny

Email : Ed ( elhowell@fhsu.edu ) Cliff ( cjdenny@fhsu.edu )

Phone : (785) 628-5304

Reports of Active Shooter in Hays are not Credible 8/17/19

The Hays Police Department and Fort Hays State University Police Department are aware of several social media posts alleging that there is an active shooter threat against multiple businesses in Hays. We have been investigating these reports and we do not have any information that there is a credible threat against our community. Our investigation into these reports have found them to be false or unfounded. We have no credible information of any danger to our community. Should we receive information regarding an imminent threat to public safety, the information would be acted on immediately and a formal notification would be made to our community.

As always, if anyone has concerns that a crime is occurring, is going to occur, or has occurred, please contact law enforcement and provide them with the information. Threats of violence are taken very seriously and the safety of the public is our primary concern.

We would caution people about recklessly posting or sharing false information (or information you don’t know to be true) on social media. We know that false information can rapidly spread on social media causing unnecessary fear and concern in the community. Social media is a great tool but we have to use it responsibly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Chief Don Scheibler

Public Safety Advisory/Surviving an Active Shooter Event 8/12/19

In light of recent mass active shooter tragedies in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, I’m sending out a reminder of Fort Hays State University “Active Shooter Safety Guidelines”. Since most incidents are over within minutes, students, faculty, and staff must be prepared to react to the situation until first responders arrive. In an active shooter situation, you should quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. You should:

Run: If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises and go to a place of safety and call 911.
Hide: If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you.
Fight: As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter.
Resources: Refer below for more detailed information on surviving an active shooter event.

Active Shooter Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW0klzRy4VE

Informative training course. What to do in an active shooter event. event overview.

Additional resources:

https://www.fhsu.edu/university-police/emergencies/index

https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/active_shooter_booklet.pdf

https://www.dhs.gov/cisa/active-shooter-preparedness

If you are interested in arranging a presentation on the Fort Hays State University Police Department’s Active Shooter Safety Guidelines, do not hesitate in contacting me at 785-628-5304 or by e-mail at elhowell@fhsu.edu

Parking Permits – University Police Department

On AUGUST 1, 2020 the 2020-2021 FHSU Zone 1, Zone 2, and motorcycle/moped/motor scooter parking permits will be available for purchase. The FHSU Police Department encourages you to save time by purchasing your permit online accessed through your myFHSU worklet in Workday under "Resources" tab. https://fhsupd.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal.

Permits must be purchased and properly displayed no later than August 24, 2020 for any vehicle parking on campus. All faculty, staff, and students are required to register their vehicles online each school year in order to receive their permit, regardless if the vehicle had been registered the prior year.

Choose to pick your permit up at the University Police Department, located at 112 Custer Hall. If you choose another delivery, make sure your address is updated...USPS delivery may result in delayed delivery of your permit. (It is recommended that you not select your permanent address.) When you pick up your permit be sure you have a current ID with you.

Questions: call UPD 785-628-5304 or stop by Custer 112. 8:00am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri.

Which permit is for you?
ZONE 1: You are commuting and do not live in the Residential Life Halls.

ZONE 2: (a) You live on Campus in a Residential Life Hall or (b) ONLY want to park in the Cunningham Hall/GMC parking lots.

Helpful Reminders

Reminder - Visitor parking is not for faculty, staff, or students to park in. This includes all students who live off campus. They are for non-FHSU-affiliated persons only.
Please have all visitors come to the Center of Public Safety in the basement of Custer Hall in order to receive a visitor's parking pass.
There is an unprecedented amount of construction happening on campus, please be aware of your surroundings and cautious in these areas.
WHEN DRIVING, PLEASE WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS - THEY MAY NOT BE WATCHING FOR YOU