Police Officer I

Universities of Wisconsin • Superior, WI

1d • $26 - $28

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Eligible to become Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified
• Valid driver’s license
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous Law Enforcement Experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree