Police Officer I

University of Wisconsin-Superior; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Superior seeks a Police Officer I to join the University Police Department. This sworn role enforces laws, investigates incidents, and provides safety services across campus, including escorts and incident response.

The position is temporary (12 months) with potential to extend and is part-time (30%–60%). Applicants must be eligible for Wisconsin certification and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Eligible to become Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified.
• Two years’ law enforcement experience in the past three years.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws, investigates complaints and incidents, maintains order.
• Provides escorts, money handling, access, and educational programming support.
• Sworn position under supervision for safety on institutional properties.
• Provide personal safety escorts and non-emergency medical transport.
• Ensure safe flow of traffic and document case information.

Skills

Investigative methods

State statutes

Arrest procedures

First aid/CPR

Communication skills

Firearms handling

Driving ability

Education

Associate degree or higher

Wisconsin Accredited Law Enforcement Academy

Job description

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Position Title

Police Officer I

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Police Officer I

Job Duties

Enforces laws, investigates complaints and incidents, maintains order, identifies criminal activity, and apprehends and arrest offenders to ensure safety and security on all institutional properties. Other services include providing escorts, money handling, access to facilities, and providing educational programming support to various student and staff groups. This is a sworn law enforcement position under the general direction of a ranking officer or supervisor.

Key Job 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
• Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
• Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
• Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws

Department

University Police Department

Reports To

Police Chief

Part-Time: 30% - 60%, University Staff Temporary, 12-month temporary appointment with the potential to extend, two vacancies

Additional Duties Specific To The Position

Public Services to University

• Provide personal safety escorts for students, staff, or faculty to campus areas.
• Provide escort and delivery of money bags.
• Provide non-emergency medical transportation.
• Control crowds and traffic associated with large group events.
• Alert administration to weather or safety concerns which may affect campus.
• Assist with critical incidents and incident command situations as directed.

Other Duties

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of state statutes, UW-System rules/regulations, traffic and parking regulations.
• Knowledgeable on criminal arrest proceedings, rules of evidence, search and seizure laws.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and prosecutorial procedures.
• Physical ability to patrol via foot, bike, and vehicle.
• Proficiency with self-defense and arrest tactics.
• Meet and maintain state and departmental guidelines for carrying a firearm.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
• Knowledge and skill in administration of first aid and CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to become Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified
• At least two years’ previous law enforcement experience within the past three years
• Valid driver’s license

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous completion of a Wisconsin Accredited Law Enforcement Academy
• Associate degree or higher
• Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Training
• Basic Life Support/First Aid Certified (including CPR Training)
• Pursuit driving training
• Experience working within the principles of community-oriented policing in a higher education setting

Compensation

Salary range for this position is: $28.00 hourly.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date

As soon as possible.

Contact Information

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu; For additional information about this position, contact Joe Eickman at [e-mail].

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.