Campus Police Officer, Entry (Multiple Openings)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) has an outstanding opportunity for an Entry-Level Campus Police Officer to join their team. This recruitment offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus to eligible Entry-level Police Officers joining UWPD! The Entry-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, such as the Detective Unit, Bicycle Officers, Field Training Officers, Plain clothes detail, Explosives Detection K-9 Unit, Dignitary Protection assignments, and the 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

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 – 30%
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 crime – 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%
Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect 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%