Police Officer - Police Services

UW-Whitewater; Whitewater, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Whitewater seeks a campus police officer to patrol the Whitewater campus, investigate incidents, interview witnesses and suspects, and document findings. The role includes making arrests when needed, providing testimony in court, collecting evidence, and enforcing parking regulations to maintain safety across campus.

Candidates must have a post-secondary degree or 60 credits, complete the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Recruit training or be certified, possess a valid WI driver’s license, and be

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or 60 credits from an accredited school.
• Must complete WI Law Enforcement Recruit training or be already certified.
• Valid WI driver's license with a clean driving record.
• No unpardoned felony convictions; conduct consistent with professional standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate effectively on a diverse campus.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus by foot or vehicle to ensure safety and security.
• Investigate incidents, interview complainants, witnesses and suspects to gather facts.
• Make lawful arrests or detentions and provide testimony in court when required.
• Collect and preserve physical evidence, maintaining the chain of custody.
• Enforce parking regulations and campus rules as appropriate.
• Provide CPR/BLS and respond to emergencies; participate in drills and training.
• Collaborate with other agencies and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Investigative techniques

Firearms handling

CPR/BLS

Driving

Arrest procedures

Education

Post-secondary degree or 60 credits

Job description

* Detection of violations of State laws and WI Administrative Code which occur within the legal jurisdiction of the department.* Conduct investigations of alleged or suspected criminal activity to arrest the perpetrator of the crime or to deter occurrences of any future criminal activity.* Interview complainants, witnesses, suspects and others who may have knowledge of the violation in order to obtain facts and information.* Record and document incidents by preparing written reports concerning those incidents.* Collect and preserve physical evidence at crime scene to be used later for prosecution of arrested individual(s) and to maintain the chain of evidence.* Make lawful arrests or detentions of suspected violators by taking them into physical custody and independently determining whether perpetrators should be incarcerated or released pending court appearance.* Photograph and fingerprint suspect(s) who have been arrested when necessary.* Provide court testimony for cases designated by the district attorney's office(s).* Enforce parking regulations by taking appropriate actions (citing and/or towing). Patrol all areas of campus, by either foot or motorized patrol, to provide security and protection to those areas.* Patrol utilizing a bicycle is also authorized for Police Officers who have successfully completed a Police Cyclist Training Program.* Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as necessary.* Perform other departmental duties as assigned by Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, Chief/Director and/or his or her designee.* Maintain proficiency and meet department standards in areas of CPR/Basic Life Support, firearms, defensive tactics, physical fitness and emergency vehicle operation.* Attend classes and in-service training to maintain and enhance current law enforcement knowledge and skills.* Attend specialized classes to obtain skills and training.* Candidates cannot have any unpardoned felony convictions or convictions for situations involving domestic violence.* Must be able to complete a WI Department of Justice \"Law Enforcement Recruit\" training course and become certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in Wisconsin; OR already be certified by the WI Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Officer.* A post-secondary degree OR a minimum of 60 credits of post-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 was suspended/revoked.* Must be at least 18 years of age, of good character and be \"free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect performance\" as a law enforcement officer.* Extensive knowledge of statutory provisions relating to the making of arrests and handling prisoners.* Considerable knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to enforcement activities.* Considerable knowledge of modern crime prevention and detection techniques.* Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques.* Considerable knowledge of emergency medical assistance principles and techniques.* Considerable knowledge of crowd control tactics.* Skill in assessing situations and incidents and choosing the most 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 individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campus environment* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drillsMore than 1,300 faculty and staff members call the Whitewater and Rock County campuses home. We proudly provide a world-class educational environment to almost 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. In short, our mission is to transform lives.From professors and financial specialists to groundskeepers, custodians, electricians and police officers, we work together to support our Warhawks - and one another. We hope you'll join us!