CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER- ENTRY

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Department : DIVISION of CAMPUS COMMUNITY SAFETY : POLICE DEPT

Job Location : Seattle Campus

Posting Date : 09 / 26 / 2024

Closing Info : Closes On 10 / 02 / 2024

Union Position : Yes

Shift : Alternate Work 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 Police Benefits.

This recruitment offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus to eligible Entry-level Police Officers joining UWPD!

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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities include :

• Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes, and ordinances.
• Inspect buildings and grounds for trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities.
• 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 crime.

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.

• Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity.
• Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and / or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses.
• Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency.

Requirements include :

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least twenty-one years of age upon completion of the Police Academy.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• No previous felony convictions.
• AND two years of full-time college in Police Science or allied field; OR one year of police or campus security experience.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required.

Conditions of Employment : Police officers are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and their services and facilities are available at all times.

Must be flexible for scheduling. Overtime is regularly available and at times, may be required.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR ENTRY APPLICANTS

Application Deadline : see above. Reapplication is permitted at any time, except for candidates disqualified for reasons of prior felony convictions or non-correctable selection.

Application Process :

• Apply online by the application deadline noted. A complete application includes :
• Copying / pasting a comprehensive and updated resume into your candidate profile.
• Completing the Police Officer Minimum Qualifications Assessment.
• Completing the How did you Hear Assessment.
• Completing the US Work Authorization.

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

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].

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