Law Enforcement Officer

At the UCF Police Department, the safety and well-being of our campus community is our top priority. Our job is to keep our campuses safe so our students, faculty and staff can unleash their potential.

We strive to be the most professional and innovative campus law enforcement agency in the country, and firmly believe that we are only as good as our people. That's why we hire officers and professional team members that are the best fit for our agency, provide them with the finest training and equipment, and encourage professional development. Our community-oriented policing model is centered around the power of transparency, the benefits of partnership and collaboration, and always doing the right thing.

The Opportunity:

Law Enforcement Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe University environment by enforcing State Statutes, local ordinances, and University Regulations. Key duties include proactive patrol, emergency response, conducting criminal investigations, making arrests, and managing traffic flow. The officer must maintain a professional demeanor while striving to build a positive rapport with the community, supporting community programs, and accurately documenting all police actions and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Preventative Patrol and Community Safety Enforcement: Conducts proactive preventative patrol, including foot patrol in key areas, to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors within the University community.

• Emergency Response and Law Enforcement Action: Takes appropriate police action to address violators of the law and respond to potentially hazardous situations to mitigate risk and restore order.

• Traffic and Parking Management: Safeguards pedestrian traffic through selective traffic enforcement, including issuing traffic citations and warnings. Monitors campus road networks to ensure a smooth flow of traffic, addresses engineering deficiencies and hazards, and performs traffic control at congested intersections. Assists with parking control by issuing parking citations.

• Criminal Investigation and Report Documentation: Investigates criminal incidents, accurately prepares police reports, and maintains an acceptable level of proficiency in all aspects of investigation and report writing.

• University Referral Processing: Prepares, submits, and assists in the processing of University Referrals for disciplinary action in accordance with institutional policy.

• Community Engagement, Interagency Support, and Public Assistance: Provides assistance to other Law Enforcement Agencies and the public, including furnishing information, offering first aid, and providing vehicle assistance or other appropriate support.

• Community Partnership and Events: Supports Community Partnerships and actively assists with community events and law enforcement programs to build trust and collaboration.

• Special Event and Safety Response: Provides necessary crowd control for special events and responds to all alarms on campus facilities.

• Documentation and Record Keeping: Documents any and all situations, as appropriate, ensuring detailed and accurate records are maintained.

• Operational Duties, Directed Patrol, and Security Checks: Performs directed patrol as assigned, conducts periodic area checks of residence halls and specific alarmed areas, and secures University facilities at designated times.

• Training and Court Attendance: Attends authorized training to maintain professional competence and makes court appearances as required.

• Escort and Access Services: Provides escort services for personnel or money upon request and grants building access to authorized individuals, including providing emergency access and assistance when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet the requirements of Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. All applicants must successfully complete the Basic Recruit Training Program at a CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) certified training school and pass the Florida certification exam.If a certified Law Enforcement Officer from another state, applicant must have completed FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) equivalency training and pass Florida State certification exam. Appropriate college coursework or vocational training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Must be at least 19 years of age and a U.S. citizen, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and may not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Must pass a rigorous background investigation, to include psychological, physical, drug testing, and Computer Voice Stress Analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of sworn law enforcement or military experience involving public interaction, sound judgment, accuracy, and confidentiality in the performance of police-related duties.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional customer service with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a varied community.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of the criminal justice system, law enforcement procedures, and Florida State Statutes.

• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and maintain composure in high-stress or rapidly changing environments.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Candidates who complete the application, provide a cover letter and a resume will be afforded priority consideration.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• Estimated date of hire is February 13, 2026.

• Please read and answer all questions carefully.

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification is required by hire date.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.