Police Officer - University Police Department

Universities of Wisconsin • Whitewater, WI

21h • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the provision of law enforcement functions, technical aspects of law enforcement, coordination of specialty functions and security services for the department and campus. This position reports to and works under the general supervision of a Lieutenant. Depending upon circumstances, situations and operations, this position may also report to the Chief/Director and his or her designee.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a WI Department of Justice "Law Enforcement Recruit" training course and become certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in Wisconsin; OR already be certified by the WI Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Officer
• Candidates cannot have any unpardoned felony convictions or convictions for situations involving domestic violence
• A post-secondary degree OR a minimum of 60 credits of post-secondary education from an accredited school OR the ability to obtain a College Credit Waiver through the Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board
• Must possess a valid WI Driver's License with a good record, which includes non-convictions for which the license was suspended/revoked
• Must be at least 18 years of age, of good character and be "free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect performance" as a law enforcement officer
• Extensive knowledge of statutory provisions relating to the making of arrests and handling prisoners
• Considerable knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to enforcement activities
• Considerable knowledge of modern crime prevention and detection techniques
• Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques
• Considerable knowledge of emergency medical assistance principles and techniques
• Considerable knowledge of crowd control tactics
• Skill in assessing situations and incidents and choosing the most appropriate course of action
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in handling firearms
• Skill in driving motor vehicle
• Skill in effecting arrests
• Skill in conducting investigations
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Performance of law enforcement functions.
• Performance of security and various other services to the University community.
• Performance of technical aspects of law enforcement.
• Performance or coordination of specialty functions for the department.

Benefits

• 4-day work week and 3-day weekends.
• Start with 104 hours of paid vacation time and 108 hours of paid holidays.
• On-duty time for physical fitness.
• K9 Units, Bike Patrol, Sensitive Crimes Team, among other specialties within the Department.
• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree