CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER, LATERAL

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their police department. This role involves ensuring the safety of the campus community through community-oriented law enforcement, patrolling designated areas, and responding to public calls for service. Officers will engage in traffic regulation, conduct investigations, and maintain a visible presence to deter crime. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on campus safety. The role includes generous benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants. If you are passionate about public safety and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Work/life programs

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
• No felony convictions and U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to enforce rules and respond to public calls.
• Inspect buildings for irregularities and maintain surveillance for criminal activity.
• Direct traffic, investigate incidents, and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Community-oriented law enforcement

Traffic regulation

First aid administration

Evidence gathering

Surveillance monitoring

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Two years of college in police science or related field

Tools

Department communication equipment

Paging system

Alarm systems

Job description

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Department: DIVISION of CAMPUS COMMUNITY SAFETY: POLICE DEPT

Job Location: Seattle Campus

Posting Date: 03/19/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 03/25/2025

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First 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 UWPD Police Officer 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 $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible Lateral-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.

Safeguarding the academic community with P.R.I.D.E.

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 diverse community, providing community-oriented law enforcement services, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations.

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 criminal activity.
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. Deter or, when necessary, disperse illegal gatherings.
6. Appropriately respond to campus demonstrations to safeguard free speech and protect people and property.
7. Maintain surveillance of areas for criminal activity.
8. Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses.
9. Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency.

Requirements include:

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Be at least twenty-one years of age upon completion of the Police Academy.
3. Possess a valid Washington State driver's license (by date of hire).
4. No felony convictions.
5. At least two years of full-time college (90 credit hours if quarter system or 60 credit hours if semester system) in police science or related field; OR one year of police or campus security experience.
6. U.S. citizenship at time of examination or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.

Lateral Candidates: Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a full-time, paid commissioned officer, and no more than a 24-month break in service.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR LATERAL APPLICANTS:

1. Apply online by the application deadline noted. A complete application includes a comprehensive and updated resume.
2. Oral Boards (panel interview): Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to participate.
3. A thorough background investigation shall be conducted.

The UW Police Department Facility is located at 3939 15th Avenue NE, just south of Gould Hall.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.