CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER- ENTRY

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join its police department. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the community by enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and ensuring safety on campus. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a passion for public service and a commitment to community-oriented policing. The position provides a supportive environment with generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus for eligible entry-level officers. If you are looking to make a difference and contribute to a safer campus, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Work/life programs

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• No felony convictions and two years of college or one year of police experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas and enforce laws and regulations.
• Conduct criminal investigations and manage traffic incidents.
• Provide safety and security at University events.

Skills

Community-oriented law enforcement

Traffic regulation

Criminal investigations

First aid administration

Communication skills

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Two years of college in Police Science or allied field

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Department communication equipment

Alarm systems monitoring

Job description

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Department: DIVISION of CAMPUS COMMUNITY SAFETY: POLICE DEPT

Job Location: Seattle Campus

Posting Date: 03/20/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 03/26/2025

Union Position: Yes

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website Police Benefits.

Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.

This recruitment offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus to eligible Entry-level Police Officers joining UWPD!

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

The new Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the UW Police Department Seattle campus. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to create safer, welcoming campus environments.

The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the Seattle Campus of the University of Washington, 24 hours a day. Police Officers at the UWPD respond to public calls for service within a very diverse community, providing community-oriented law enforcement services to the campus and nearby areas, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations. Police Officers conduct criminal and traffic investigations, make arrests, prepare necessary documentation and testify in court. Officers also provide for the safety and security of persons and property at University events and attend community meetings.

The University of Washington Police Department is housed in a state-of-the-art police facility. We are looking for dedicated professionals with police experience to join our ranks. The UWPD is involved in crime prevention, uniformed patrol response, crowd control, dignitary protection, facilities security, traffic control and enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency management.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes, and ordinances.
2. Inspect buildings and grounds for trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities.
3. Direct and regulate traffic; investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court, present evidence, and testify against persons accused of crime.
4. Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate paging system; monitor alarm systems; prepare and distribute reports.
5. Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity.
6. Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses.
7. Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency.

Requirements include:

1. High school graduation or equivalent;
2. At least twenty-one years of age upon completion of the Police Academy;
3. Possession of a valid driver's license;
4. No previous felony convictions;
5. AND two years of full-time college in Police Science or allied field; OR one year of police or campus security experience.
6. U.S. Citizenship may be required.

Desired:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Fluency in other languages (such as Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Russian, etc.).

Conditions of Employment: Police officers are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and their services and facilities are available at all times. Must be flexible for scheduling. Day shift, swing shift and night shift are shifts that you must be willing to work. Overtime is regularly available and at times, may be required.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR ENTRY APPLICANTS

Application Deadline: see above. Reapplication is permitted at any time, except for candidates disqualified for reasons of prior felony convictions or non-correctable selection.

All qualified candidates are invited to participate in the selection process, which will include an Oral Board (panel interview), a writing exam, and a ride-along with a Field Training Officer. A background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, and psychological examination are required steps in the selection process.

The UW Police Department Facility is located at 3939 15th Avenue NE, just south of Gould Hall. The location is in the growing west campus area and is also near the NE 40th Avenue west entrance to main campus.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].