Campus Police Officer, Lateral (Multiple Openings)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

This recruitment offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible Lateral-Level Police Officers joining UWPD! As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. The Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the UW Police Department Seattle campus. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments; prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters; and respond appropriately to incidents. Safeguarding the academic community with P.R.I.D.E. 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. Police Officers at the UWPD respond to public calls for service within a very diverse community, providing community-oriented law enforcement services to the campus and nearby areas, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations. Police Officers conduct criminal and traffic investigations, make arrests, prepare necessary documentation and testify in court. Officers also provide for the safety and security of persons and property at University events and attend community meetings. Watch our UW Police Video to meet us and see what it is like to work on the Seattle Campus. The University of Washington Police Department is housed in a state-of-the-art police facility. We are looking for dedicated professionals with police experience to join our ranks. We have so much to offer including a pleasant atmosphere, policing a student population, specialty positions, working PAC-12 sporting events, lucrative overtime assignments and an opportunity to practice the community policing and service expected from our internationally and state accredited police department. The UWPD is involved in crime prevention, uniformed patrol response, crowd control, dignitary protection, facilities security, traffic control and enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency management. We are committed to officer training, a high officer-to-area ratio and innovative policing strategies. DCCS has an outstanding opportunity for a Campus Police Officer - Lateral. All qualified Lateral candidates are invited to participate in the selection process.

Requirements

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
U.S. Citizenship may be required
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration
Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a full-time, paid commissioned officer, and no more than a 24-month break in service (more than a 24-month break in service will require successful completion of the Washington State Equivalency cours)
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. Day shift, swing shift and night shift are shifts that you must be willing to work.
Overtime is regularly available and at times, may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Fluency in other languages (such as Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Russian, etc.)

Responsibilities

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 criminal activity
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
Deter or, when necessary, disperse illegal gatherings
Appropriately respond to campus demonstrations to safeguard free speech and protect people and property
Maintain surveillance of areas 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

Benefits

outstanding benefits
opportunities for professional growth
chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

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