Police Officer
Position Summary:
A full-time university staff position is currently available in University Police. The working title for this assignment is Police Officer with an official title of Police Officer I. This is an expected-to-continue assignment which requires a one-year probationary period. Work is performed under supervision of the Chief of University Police. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Enforcing laws, investigates complaints and incidents, maintains order, identifies criminal activity, and apprehends and arrest offenders to ensure the safety and security of all institutional properties. This is a sworn law enforcement position under the general direction of a supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community
- Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
- Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
- Engages in problem solving, threat mitigation, and conflict resolution for a wide range of issues and incidents involving citizens, groups, campus entities, government agencies, businesses, leaders, and others
- Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws
Requirements:
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Certification or ability to be certified by Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau as a Police Officer in the State of Wisconsin.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Evidence of working collaboratively in a college or university setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with local and regional policing agencies.