About the Position
The Western Washington University Police Department (WWUPD) is a fully commissioned Police Department and has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and performs police functions for its Bellingham main campus 24 hours a day.
Campus Police Officers have the responsibility for enforcing campus regulations and local, state, and federal laws. Incumbents have arrest powers and must be commissioned law officers under the state's regulations.
The University Police Department practices positive community and coworker engagement and creating a culture of care and open accountability.
Officers must demonstrate excellence in emotional intelligence, positive morale, continuous quality improvement and friendly customer service.
WWUPD enforces local, state, federal laws, and University regulations. WWUPD has its own Communications Center that dispatch for its Officers.
WWUPD has 15 Commissioned police officers who patrol and protect our campus community. Our department's primary jurisdiction is acres which includes a population of 14, students and 3, faculty / staff members.
Western Washington University is in the City of Bellingham and has 95, residents.
WWUPD Police Officers are general authority peace officers and are commissioned through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC).
Police Officers complete the Basic Law Enforcement Academy through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
We are seeking individuals interested in a career serving a diverse university community as an entry level police officer.
Our Police Officers can expect to interact with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Officers have opportunities to work in specialty positions.
Officers in these positions work with Bellingham Police Departments SWAT, Whatcom County Special Events Team, Evidence room, Field Training Officer, and instructor.
The WWUPD has instructors for the following areas : Firearms, Patrol Tactics, Taser, Defensive Tactics, and EVOC.
Required QualificationsRequired Qualifications for ENTRY LEVEL (no previous law enforcement experience) :
- 21 years of age
- Legally allowed to work in the US
- Able to pass physical ability test prior to hire and throughout the Basic Law Enforcement
Academy (BLEA)
- Valid driver's license
- No record of felony convictions
Required Qualifications for LATERAL Police Officer :
3+ years of experience as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer in WA State or
have the ability to obtain a WA State Commission through the Washington State
Equivalency Academy upon hire.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred / Desired Qualifications for ENTRY LEVEL and LATERAL :
Accredited Associate's degree or 90 undergraduate credit hours OR equivalent
education / experience
Previous positive working relationships with diverse community members, including young
adults (18-24 years old), people of color, LGBTQ people, and others from marginalized
groups.
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
This position requires a fingerprint background check.
Salary
$6, - $8, / month depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits Information Application Instructions
Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date NotesApplication review begins August 15, ; position is open until filled.
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