Campus Police Officer, Lateral (Multiple Openings)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Lateral-Level Campus Police Officer to join their team. This recruitment offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible Lateral-Level Police Officers joining UWPD! The Lateral-Level Campus Police Officer at the University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) is responsible for responding 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. UW Police Officers have unique opportunities to work in specialized units and assignments, including: Detective Unit, Bicycle Officers, Field Training Officers, Plain clothes detail, Explosives Detection K-9 Unit, Dignitary Protection assignments, and Incident Prevention Team. Police Officers work a variety of shifts depending on their assignment, which may include traditional 5x8s or 4x10s, with some weekend work required.

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
Lateral Candidates: Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a full-time, paid commissioned officer
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 course)
Federal law enforcement officers/agents, corrections officers, jailers, game wardens, military police officers, special or reserve officers/deputies, or any other such positions which fall outside the above guidelines may not qualify for Lateral positions
All out-of-state lateral applicants must meet the requirements outlined in Washington Administrative code 139-05-210 "Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Equivalency" and be qualified to attend the Washington State Equivalency Academy

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 – 20%
Inspect buildings and grounds for trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities – 10%
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 – 20%
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 – 10%
Deter or, when necessary, disperse illegal gatherings – 5%
Appropriately respond to campus demonstrations to safeguard free speech and protect people and property – 5%
Maintain surveillance of areas for criminal activity – 5%
Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses – 20%
Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency – 5%