University Police: Police Officer

About the role

This is an expected-to-continue, full-time university staff position in University Police with the working title Police Officer and official title Police Officer I. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief of University Police and requires a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws, investigate complaints and incidents, maintain order, identify criminal activity, and apprehend and arrest offenders to ensure the safety and security of all institutional properties
• Ensure the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforce traffic laws
• Provide personal safety and crime prevention education to the institutional community
• Provide protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order; provide emergency aid to the institutional community
• Engage 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
• Perform preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information

Department

The University Police unit is committed to providing quality law enforcement and public safety services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The unit consists of a chief of police, two sergeants, six full-time officers, a police services associate, and varying part-time officers.

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness