Police Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details


Posting Number
NA01561

Position Information


Position Title
Police Officer


State

Employment Status
Full Time


Position Status
Regular


If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type
Staff


Job Family
Community Safety and Law Enforcement


# Hours Per Week
36/44


Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide .

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Police Officer 's primary role is to prevent crime and the breach of public order. Primary responsibilities include protecting students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforcing laws and traffic and parking regulations; apprehending violators; providing general information and assistance to the public; conducting criminal investigations; and participating in community-oriented policing efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities


1. Investigate complaints or crimes

2. Enforce traffic and safety regulations in accordance with all municipal ordinances & state laws

3. Detection and prevention of crime

4. Apprehension and arrest of violators of both municipal ordinances & state laws

5. Participate in the investigation and follow-up of criminal cases as required

6. Respond to calls for service both on and off campus and submit required reports

7. Participate in all training provided and required by the department

8. Offer unique individual talents and ideas to advance the development of the officer and the department

9. Actively cultivate the highest professional relationships with other departments, outside agencies, and community groups

10. Maintain positive image with the public through actions that are both professional and impartial

11. Special assignments including university sporting events & concerts

12. Possible responsibilities may include:

• Performance as a bike officer
• Intoxilizer Operator
• Crime Scene Tech
• Critical Incident Team
• Homeless Outreach Team
• Instructor of DAAT, Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operation, Vehicle Contacts, Active Shooter and/or First Aid/Combat Casualty Care
• Drug Recognition Expert
• Traffic Investigator
• Tavern Car/Alcohol Enforcement
• Field Training Officer
• Police Officer Support Team (Peer Support)
• Rifle Operator
• Glock Armorer

13. May perform duties that include Star Chase, ALPR Car, Booking Officer duties and/or MIRT

14. Perform other related duties as required, assigned or requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Driver's License with favorable driving record at time of appointment.

• Be a citizen of the U.S. or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Section 1031(a)).

• Be free of any felony conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions including domestic violence offenses.

For certified candidates:

• Graduation from certified academy with a Basic Course Certificate within the past three years, or employment as a police officer with a Wisconsin Certified Law Enforcement Agency within the past three years. (Applicant: Must submit a copy of Basic Academy Certificate with the application. If currently in an academy, include a letter from the academy stating projected graduation date. The basic academy certificate must be provided by time of appointment.

For non-certified candidates

• Must have 60 college credits upon graduating the Police Academy.

Functional competencies

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.

• A strong commitment to providing top-quality customer service.

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse publics is required.

• Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.

• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

All successful candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, a drug screen and psychological testing.

Marquette reserves the right to ask an employee at any time during employment to repeat all tests and investigations as stated above to remain employed in the Police Officer job.

The Police Officer must also be able to perform all duties and physical demands as required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Thorough knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of current Wisconsin criminal codes and laws.

Strong interest in the application of community policing methods.

Department
Police Department


Posting Date
04/21/2026


Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement


It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.