Company Profile
MSU Police
Company Overview
Montana State University Police is a public service law enforcement department for the Montana State University Bozeman campus. The campus setting is a unique environment with a large and diverse population, requiring a community service-oriented approach to policing.
Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of nine academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 15,000 students, including approximately 2,000 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.
MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in Southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is served by several major airlines and is the busiest airport in the state.
Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Bozeman is listed as one of National Geographic's "World's 25 Best Ski Towns." Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dreamtowns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.
Company History
The mission of the Montana State University Police Department is to provide MSU's students, employees, and visitors a safe and secure environment for living and learning. The mission for every member of the department is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve, and deliver security, safety, and quality services to members of our community.
Benefits
Please view a more comprehensive benefits summary on our website: http://www.montana.edu/hr/documents/Benefits/MSUCLASSIFIEDBENEFITSPACKAGE.pdf