Police Officer - Police Services

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Police Services seeks a Police Officer I to provide campus law enforcement, deter crime, and support security services under supervision. You will perform patrols, investigations, and community outreach to protect students, staff, and visitors.

Starting hourly rate $39.00, with opportunities for professional development and training. This role requires meeting Wisconsin peace officer standards and carrying out duties in a diverse campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete Law Enforcement Recruit training.
• Post-secondary degree or 60 credits.
• Valid WI driver's license with a clean record.
• No unpardoned felonies or convictions involving domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and campus safety.
• Investigate crimes and apprehend suspects.
• Prepare case reports and preserve evidence.
• Provide court testimony when designated by authorities.
• Enforce parking regulations and manage traffic safety.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies as needed.

Skills

Arrest procedures

Investigations

Patrol & traffic control

Documentation & reporting

Court testimony

Education

Post-secondary degree or 60 credits

Job description

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Position Title:

Police Officer - Police Services

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Police Officer I

Job Duties:

Attention:

The Department of Police Services in the Division of AdministrativeAffairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a PoliceOfficer (Police Officer I, CP039).

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the provision of law enforcementfunctions, technical aspects of law enforcement, coordination of specialty functions and security services for the department and campus. This position reports to and works under the generalsupervision of a Lieutenant. Depending upon circumstances, situations and operations, this position may also report to the Director and his or her designee.

60% Performance of law enforcement functions.

• Detection of violations of State laws and WI AdministrativeCode which occur within the legal jurisdiction of thedepartment.
• Take appropriate corrective action including warning, citing orarresting suspected violators (criminal, traffic or alcohol relatedoffenses).
• Conduct investigations of alleged or suspected criminalactivity to arrest the perpetrator of the crime or to deteroccurrences of any future criminal activity.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, suspects and others who mayhave knowledge of the violation in order to obtain facts andinformation.
• Record and document incidents by preparing written reportsconcerning those incidents.
• Collect and preserve physical evidence at crime scene to beused later for prosecution of arrested individual(s) and tomaintain the chain of evidence.
• Make lawful arrests or detentions of suspected violators bytaking them into physical custody and independently determiningwhether perpetrators should be incarcerated or released pendingcourt appearance.
• Photograph and fingerprint suspect(s) who have been arrestedwhen necessary.
• Provide court testimony for cases designated by the districtattorney’s office(s).
• Enforce parking regulations by taking appropriate actions(citing and/or towing). Patrol all areas of campus, by either footor motorized patrol, to provide security and protection to thoseareas.
• Patrol utilizing a bicycle is also authorized for PoliceOfficers who have successfully completed a Police Cyclist TrainingProgram.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies asnecessary.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned by Lieutenant,Assistant Chief, Chief/Director and/or his or her designee.

25% Performance of security and various other services to the University community.

• Develop and give presentations concerning law enforcement orcrime awareness/prevention topics to various groups asassigned.
• Provide money escorts to local banks.
• Provide crowd control and traffic direction.
• Identify and make necessary reports of security, safety andrepair problems.
• Report obvious safety deficiencies, which are found duringpatrols of campus buildings, facilities or grounds, to theappropriate staff responsible for the repair or correction. Some ofthese safety deficiencies may include lights not functioning, triphazards, exposed electrical wiring, and obstructed emergency exitsor other potential dangers.
• Provide directions, information or other services to faculty,staff, students and the general public as individual situationsrequire.
• Assist Emergency Medical Services personnel during incidents ofmedical crisis, as needed and within the scope of training.

10% Performance of technical aspects of lawenforcement.

• Maintain proficiency and meet department standards in areas of CPR/Basic Life Support, firearms, defensive tactics, physicalfitness and emergency vehicle operation.
• Attend classes and in-service training to maintain and enhancecurrent law enforcement knowledge and skills.
• Attend specialized classes to obtain skills and training.

5% Performance or coordination of specialty functions for thedepartment.

• Satisfactorily perform specialty functions, which are assigned,to support department operations and mission. Some of thesefunctions may include areas such as Education/Crime PreventionOfficer, Court Officer, Firearms Instructor, DAAT Instructor,Bicycle Patrol Officer, Evidence Custodian, Crime Scene Technician,Shift or Event Officer-in-Charge, Hazardous Materials, NationalIncident Management System or any other comparable area ofspecialization or coordination as needed by the department.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidatesmust be legally authorized to work in the United States at the timeof hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employmentterm. If you have questions regarding this, please contact HumanResources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, thereforeSTEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation ofpeace and good order and provides emergency aid to theinstitutional community
• Engages in problem solving, threat mitigation, and conflictresolution for a wide range of issues and incidents involvingcitizens, groups, campus entities, government agencies, businesses,leaders, and others
• Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solvecrimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, anddocument case information
• Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutionalroadways and enforces traffic laws
• Provides personal safety and crime prevention education toinstitutional community

Department:

Police Services

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly rate of$39.00 commensurate with the candidate's education, relatedexperience, and qualifications.

Benefits:

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learnmore about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, reviewthe UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates cannot have any unpardoned felony convictions or convictions for situations involving domestic violence.
• Must be able to complete a WI Department of Justice “LawEnforcement Recruit” training course and become certified as a LawEnforcement Officer in Wisconsin; OR already be certified by the WILaw Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• A post-secondary degree OR a minimum of 60 credits ofpost-secondary education from an accredited school.
• Must possess a valid WI Driver’s License with a good record, which includes non-convictions for which the license wassuspended/revoked.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, of good character and be “free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which mightadversely affect performance” as a law enforcement officer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of statutory provisions relating to themaking of arrests and handling prisoners.
• Considerable knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to enforcement activities.
• Considerable knowledge of modern crime prevention and detectiontechniques.
• Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of emergency medical assistanceprinciples and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of crowd control tactics.
• Skill in assessing situations and incidents and choosing themost appropriate course of action.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling firearms.
• Skill in driving motor vehicle.
• Skill in effecting arrests.
• Skill in conducting investigations.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individualsfrom diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campusenvironment
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant infollowing applicable safety rules and regulations, includingnecessary training and drills

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located insoutheastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class,affordable higher education programs to more students thanneighboring regional comprehensives in the University of WisconsinSystem. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devotedto the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main andRock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices andacademic programs — online and in person — from associate todoctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability,inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximatelyone-third first-generation students and boasts strength in manyareas, especially business and education. The campus and communityembrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s artsand nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championshipathletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percentof undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Studentswith Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural andcommercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near bothLake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerousvisitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant collegecommunity near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering arearesidents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campusis located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the RockRiver and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campusUniversities of Wisconsin ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicatein writing that their identity should be kept confidential. Inresponse to a public records request, the University will notreveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality inwriting, except that the identity of the successful final candidatewill be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin SystemCriminal Background Check Policy and Universities of WisconsinAdministrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewaterrequires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer ofemployment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire,whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currentlyunder investigation for, or left employment during an activeinvestigation in which they were accused of sexual violence orsexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks,these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must alsobe asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employeesbe active participants in following applicable safety rules andregulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crimestatistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like apaper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout 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 byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.