Police Officer I

Menomonie, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stout

Salary: $26/hr – $28/hr.

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement position under the limited direction of Sergeant, Police Officer II or Director/Chief of Police. Officers must be capable of providing a full range of law enforcement services. They enforce laws, investigate complaints, investigate incidents that may have an impact on the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend and arrest offenders, identify the source of problems in the Stout community and work with the Stout community to resolve issues.

Essential Functions:

  • 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
  • Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
  • Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
  • Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws
  • Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board by the date of hire.

• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Wisconsin Driver’s License by the date of hire.

• Minimum of 60 college credits earned/completed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent judgment including sensitivity to personal and confidential information.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness, and resourcefulness.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required by the academic calendar.

Preferred Requirements:

• Degree in criminal justice or related field.

• Prior law enforcement experience, especially in a campus, community-oriented, or municipal setting.

• Working knowledge in the use of CAD systems, MACH Client and TraCS.

• Specialized training in campus/community policing, crisis intervention, or threat assessment.

• Experience working with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

• Demonstrated experience in problem-solving policing, de-escalation, and conflict mediation.

• Understanding of Clery Act, Title IX, FERPA, and other laws/regulations that impact campus safety.

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