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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Emergency Communications Suprv000719

Manage the Emergency Communications Center and all its operations for the Public Safety Office. Ensure that the Center has adequate equipment, staffing, and training procedures in place. Facilitate best practices in emergency services in order to provide comprehensive emergency support for the University of Kansas community. Supervise and provide leadership for all Emergency Communications Specialists.| High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of seven years of related professional experience or a Bachelor¿s degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of related professional experience. Requires three years previous experience as a communications specialist or equivalent in a 911 environment. No felony convictions or serious misdemeanor. Supervisory experience. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver¿s license, complete background check for new hires, and satisfactory hearing exam.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A07 $33,297 $48,281 Public Safety
Security Supervisor000720

Manage the Safety & Security Operations Unit. Direct and supervise the Security Officers and student security officers in the performance of their duties for the University of Kansas. Must be prepared to manage security for Kansas Athletics, Spencer Museum of Art, and academic buildings on the Lawrence and Edward¿s campuses including monitoring CCTV systems. Perform some clerical and administrative work to support the unit as a whole.| High school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience as a security officer including supervisory experience. No felony convictions or serious misdemeanor. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 18 years of age; valid driver¿s license, complete background check for new hires.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A06 $33,691 $42,916 Public Safety
Deputy Chief of police000303

Guide and ensure the management and supervision of police operations. Schedules, directs, and supervises the total patrol function by providing the personnel, training, equipment, and policy direction in order for police officers to perform their duties effectively. Manage the security functions of major University events. Reports to the Chief of Police. Designated officer in charge in Chief's absence.
Bachelor's degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a related field and a minimum of five years of commissioned law enforcement work, including field supervisory experience. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence.   Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver's license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual firearms qualification (certified positions).

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A14 $83,344 $133,351 Public Safety
Chief of Police000310

Plan, organize, and provide administrative direction for comprehensive police, security, emergency communications, and emergency management services. Work under the guidance and direction of the Vice Provost of Administration and Finance. Provide expert professional assistance to University administrators. Foster cooperative working relationships with other community groups, including intergovernmental, regulatory, outside agencies, University departments, and student groups. Maintain a safe campus environment for students and faculty.Bachelor¿s degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field and ten years of commissioned law enforcement work with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.All required police and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training up-to-date. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence.Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver¿s license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual fire arms qualification (certified positions).

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A16 $120,015 $192,025 Public Safety
EHS Program Manager000317

Positions report to the Director of EHS. Administer, manage, supervise, and carry out their assigned EHS Department¿s campus-wide program(s) area(s). Provide advice, consultation, and direction in campus matters related to assigned EHS program(s) area(s). Work with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies to form partnerships, foster relations and maintain understanding of program applicable regulatory policies/standards in order to maintain/achieve University compliance.(Depends upon specific program areas)Bachelor¿s degree in an appropriate science, engineering or safety related field, or specified equivalent work experience. Five (5) years of work experience addressing safety issues in program area including supervisory experience. Valid driver¿s license. Conditions of Employment: Successfully complete a baseline medical evaluation/examination within 90 days of initial employment; successfully complete OSHA/EPA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training within 180 days of initial employment; Successfully complete a security risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Attorney General/FBI in accordance with CDC/USDA Select Agent Regulations within 180 days of initial employment.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Public Safety
Environmental Specialist000319

Reports to assigned EHS Program Manager. Coordinate and perform various EHS environmental program efforts and providing assistant to EHS Program Manager in carrying out environmental protection programs/activities. Perform data collection, reporting, sampling, inspection, and updating/revising various campus plans with regard to air quality, water quality and distribution, wastewater and storm water. Also involves Above Ground and Underground Storage Tanks and Environmental Impact and Site Assessment efforts. Bachelor¿s degree in science, engineering, or safety related field OR four (4) years of relevant work experience. Valid driver¿s license.Conditions of Employment: Successfully complete a baseline medical evaluation/examination within 90 days of initial employment; successfully complete OSHA/EPA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training within 180 days of initial employment.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A10 $47,493 $71,240 Public Safety
Emergency Management Spec000530

"Assist in the development of the University¿s Emergency Management Program; assist, develop, test the implementation of the Building Emergency Evacuation Plan; coordinate, test, exercise and evaluate building evacuation drills; develop, implement, and deliver emergency preparedness educational programs; serve as a liaison through the Office of Public Safety on emergency preparedness; partner with external agencies on drills, plans and emergency related issues; perform directly related work as required. Bachelor¿s degree in Emergency Management, Administration, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of one year of related professional experience. No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors.Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver¿s license.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Public Safety
Security OfficerKU1065

Provide safety and security for the University of Kansas. Perform routine security and preventative maintenance by patrolling buildings and grounds, observing for security violations, looking for fire and safety hazards, and securing assigned buildings. Monitor CCTV systems. Provide the visual presence of a uniformed officer to reassure the students, staff, and members of the public that they are in a safe and secure environment. High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver¿s license. No convictions and free of any diversions from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime. No felony convictions or serious misdemeanor. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 18 years of age; valid driver¿s license.

B-University Support Staff A05 $30,000 $38,148 Public Safety
Police OfficerKU1112

Assist in the University¿s goal of providing a high-quality educational experience by affording a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. Uphold state statutes, city ordinances, and University policies. Provide education and protection to the staff and students at the University of Kansas. Enforce laws as well as campus policy to keep the peace and maintain a safe and secure campus while promoting a positive image of law enforcement. Police Officers regularly conduct criminal investigations, perform searches and seizures, arrest offenders, present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, respond to medical and other emergencies, write moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. High school diploma or equivalent. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver¿s license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual fire arms qualification (certified positions).

B-University Support Staff A10 $47,493 $71,240 Public Safety
Police DetectiveKU1125

Perform police investigations that serve the University of Kansas community. Regularly conduct criminal investigations and present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts. Write and execute search warrants, conduct surveillance, process evidence, extract digital evidence from devices, and perform other forensic analysis. Maintain and control evidence. High school diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of two years of commissioned law enforcement experience within six months of appointment date. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver's license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual firearms qualification (certified positions).

B-University Support Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Public Safety

Job Title Table Key

TermDescription
Job TitleA job title is a brief description of a position held by an employee.
Job CodeA job code is a numeric number assigned to a job title  and also indicates the type of employee classification it represents.
Job Description and Minimum Qualifications (if applicable)
  • The job description represents the minimal duties required of the position.
  • Minimum qualifications are the of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications and other job-related requirements associated with the position.
Employee Classification

There are five employee classification types:

  • Faculty: includes employees who are tenured, on the tenure-track, or non-tenured lecturers and professors of the practice who may be eligible for sabbatical and tenure, as applicable.
  • Academic Staff: includes employees such as scientists, research professors or curators who may be eligible for sabbatical, but not tenure.
  • Students: includes employees who are part-time and enrolled at the University of Kansas, is registered for classes, and whose primary purpose for being at the University is the achievement of a degree or certification.
  • Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
    • Unclassified Support Staff (USS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
Salary GradeA salary grade represents the minimum and maximum salaries that may be paid to an employee serving in the position. The spread between the minimum and maximum salaries is referred to as the range.
MinimumMinimum salary allowed for the position.
MaximumMaximum salary allowed for the position.
Job FamilyJob families are a group of job titles grouped together because of the similar functions they perform. Only positions that have been reviewed as part of the Classification and Market Study initiative are assigned to a job family.
FLSA StatusIndicates whether the position is exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Visit the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Policy for more information.
EEO - Job Group (English (US))EEO job groups are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are required for compliance reporting purposes. EEO job codes group together positions with similar skills sets.
Position Description ExampleExamples of good position descriptions for the job title that are available for reference.