Police Officer I

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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:

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For additional information about this position, contact Joe Eickman at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to begin the application process or visit: You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field-either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume


UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.