Police Aide

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Marquette University Police Department is seeking a Police Aide in an apprentice-style program designed to train you for a future Police Officer role. The position involves administrative and clerical work and processing of department arrestees, with diverse experiences across operations and administration.

Candidates must complete prescribed college coursework, a physical fitness program, and meet eligibility criteria before appointment. Strong communication and service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with GPA ≥ 2.0 upon graduation.
• Must be at least 17 and not more than 19 at appointment.
• U.S. citizenship or five years resident; authorized to work in U.S.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license within one year of hire.
• Physically able to perform training and duties; able to pass background check.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to work independently.
• Commitment to top‑quality customer service and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Assisting citizens via telephone and in-person.
• Operating radio console.
• Performing administrative/clerical duties such as typing, filing, data entry.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service orientation

Effective communication with diverse群众

multitasking and organization

Education

High School diploma with GPA ≥ 2.0

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Position Overview

Police Aides are uniformed civilian employees who serve in an apprentice-style program designed to prepare them for a career as a Police Officer. Duties include administrative and clerical functions and processing of department arrestees. The assignments are widely varied so that the Police Aide can experience a broad range of operational and administrative functions. Police Aides are required to meet established criteria by completing a prescribed course of college curriculum and a physical fitness program prior to being considered for appointment to Police Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Answering and directing phone calls.
2. Assisting citizens via telephone and in-person.
3. Operating radio console.
4. Performing administrative/clerical duties such as typing, filing, data entry.
5. Assisting with special projects as assigned.
6. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School graduation with a four‑year cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.0 upon graduation.
• Must be at least 17 years old at time of application and may not be more than 19 years old at time of appointment.
• United States citizenship, or must have resided in the United States for at least five years immediately prior to the date of application and be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Non‑citizen applicants should request information regarding Fire and Police Commission rules and citizenship requirements at time of application.
• Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license within one year of date of hire and at the time of appointment to Police Officer.
• Physically able to perform Police Aide – and eventually Police Officer – training and job duties.
• Must successfully pass a Marquette University Police Department Background Investigation.
• Never have been convicted of a felony.
• Never have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• Applicants may also be disqualified on the basis of background standards, which are included on the application.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population, in‑person, via telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• A strong commitment to providing top‑quality customer service.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse publics is required.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in stressful situations.
• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Motivated and able to complete the required educational and physical fitness programs.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Department

Police Department

Posting Date

07/21/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.