Police Officer I

Position Title

Police Officer I

About the role

The job of a police officer is a sworn and state certified peace officer position assigned to University Police and Security Services. Police officers operate under the general direction of the Chief of Police /Director of University Police and Security Services.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to 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
• 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

Requirements

• Requires certification as a police officer in the State of Wisconsin upon appointment
• Completion of the WI 720 Law Enforcement Academy
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of a campus law enforcement operation
• Associates degree or higher
• Effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of federal, state laws and UW System rules
• Knowledge of current investigatory techniques and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous sworn law enforcement experience
• Knowledge or experience with university system law enforcement
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Skills

Knowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of a campus law enforcement operation.

Effective oral and written communication.

Knowledge of federal, state laws and UW System rules.

Knowledge of current investigatory techniques and procedures.

Benefits

To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Pay

The Police Officer is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, annual position. Well-qualified candidates can expect an hourly rate of $35.

Schedule

Department University Police and Security Services is the Campus law enforcement authority, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The primary goal is the protection of the University, its occupants, and the surrounding community. University Police operate in a full law enforcement capacity and have a close working relationship with the Stevens Point Police Department.

Contact Information

Name: Ted Wanta
Email: twanta@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4900

How to Apply

To ensure consideration: Applications received by August 3, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, resume, and other required documents in PDF format. Please include all required materials before submitting your application.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.