University Police Officer

Salary: $27.94/hour.

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking qualified, highly motivated, and certified Police Officers for our campus community. University Police Officers are sworn law enforcement officers that must be capable of providing a full range of law enforcement services by enforcing local and state laws and University regulations on the UW Platteville Campus under limited, general supervision. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting general investigations, performing security and various other services to the University Community, attending required meetings and training programs, and implementing emergency procedures. These positions will work in a wide variety of outdoor and indoor settings, including working in adverse weather conditions.

Essential Functions:

• 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 community, and work with the community to resolve issues. All Police Officers are expected to have the ability to conduct complex investigations, collect physical evidence, and assist fewer senior officers in similar circumstances. Police Officers must be capable of preparing complete written reports of all investigations and testifying regarding those reports when necessary.
• Police Officers must maintain a high level of proficiency and good judgment in the use of police equipment including the handling and use of firearms consistent with the laws of the State of Wisconsin and Department Written Directives. Police Officers should be capable of working in cooperation with officers from other agencies and effectively partner with persons from other University departments, and mental health and social services agencies. Police Officers may be required to participate in crowd control and dignitary protection details. Experienced Police Officers may be selected to serve as Police Training Officers, Evidence Technicians, or Community Officers, in which cases additional training is normally provided. Experienced Police Officers may also be assigned to specialty units such as Court Services, Crime Prevention, Personnel and Training, Emergency Management, Infrastructure Security, or the Detective Bureau.
• UW Platteville Police Department employees are expected to take an active role in creating and maintaining appositive, welcoming, and inclusive work environment. Employees will assist or participate on an as-needed basis with the Department’s recruiting, hiring, and diversity efforts and the onboarding of new employees in the work unit. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime, and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University. Finally, Department employees may be assigned various other assignments and tasks at the request of the Chief or his/her designee.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a two-year degree or at least 60 post-secondary education credits.
• Candidate cannot have any unpardoned felony convictions or convictions for situations involving domestic violence.
• 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 21 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.
• The ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions (extreme heat in summer, extreme cold in winter, and severe weather all year round)
• Frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens on medical calls
• On occasion exposed to smoke/fire on fire type calls
• The Police Department is 24 hour/7 day a week service department. Working hours may vary to satisfy the department needs.
• On occasion personnel will be expected to enter into dangerous situations to protect the University community.
• Ability to climb up to eight flights of stairs, possibly carrying a medical bag, defibrillator, and/or other items necessary for the call.
• Must have completed a WI Department of Justice “Law Enforcement Recruit” training course and be eligible to receive certification upon employment. OR Already be certified by the WI Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Officer.