Police Officer I

University of Wisconsin Stout•Menomonie, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement position under the limited direction of the Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, or Chief of Police. Officers provide a full range of law enforcement services for UW-Stout, including enforcing laws, investigating complaints and incidents affecting the University, maintaining order, assisting people, identifying criminal activity, and apprehending and arresting offenders. They also identify community problems and work with the Stout community to resolve them. Police Officers in permanent status are expected to conduct complex investigations, take photographs, collect physical evidence, prepare complete investigative reports, and testify about those reports when required. Officers maintain proficiency with police equipment, including firearms, and must be capable of using deadly force when appropriate under Wisconsin law and department procedures. They work with other law enforcement agencies and interact with University departments, mental health providers, and social service agencies. Duties may include crowd control and dignitary protection. Experienced officers may be selected for specialty assignments such as Field Training Officer or Evidence Technician, with additional training provided. University Police is a state-certified agency that provides law enforcement services to UW-Stout. Officers meet or exceed Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board requirements. The department provides around-the-clock assistance through campus patrols and dispatched responses, collaborates on crime prevention, emergency response, and public safety initiatives, and manages campus parking.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old by the hire date.
Possess or be eligible to possess a Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Have earned or complete a minimum of 60 college credits within five years from the date of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Attention to detail.
Good work habits, including attendance, punctuality, and accountability.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events.
Ability to arrest and restrain subjects as necessary, use handcuffs and approved force options, and employ defensive tactics when faced with resistance or threats.
Ability to lift, carry, and drag heavy objects; sit and stand for long periods; provide emergency medical aid; assist with evacuations; perform patrol duties, including rotating shifts and foot patrols; and use emergency equipment.

Nice To Haves

Degree in criminal justice or a related field.
Prior law enforcement experience, especially in a campus, community-oriented, or municipal setting.
Working knowledge of CAD systems, MACH Client, and TraCS.
Specialized training in campus or community policing, crisis intervention, or threat assessment.
Experience working with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Demonstrated experience in problem-solving policing, de-escalation, and conflict mediation.
Understanding of the Clery Act, Title IX, FERPA, and other laws and regulations affecting campus safety.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and orderly traffic flow on institutional roadways and enforce traffic laws.
Address problems, mitigate threats, and resolve conflicts involving individuals, groups, campus entities, government agencies, businesses, leaders, and others.
Provide personal safety and crime prevention education to the institutional community.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend offenders, and document case information.
Protect life and property and preserve peace and good order.
Provide emergency aid to the institutional community.
Investigate complaints and incidents that may affect the University; maintain order and assist people.
Prepare investigative reports, collect physical evidence, take photographs, and testify about investigative reports when required.
Work cooperatively with other agencies and interact with University departments, mental health agencies, and social service agencies.
Participate in crowd control or dignitary protection details when required.
Maintain proficiency in police equipment, including firearms, and use deadly force when appropriate under applicable law and department procedures.
Support the UW-Stout University and UW-Stout Police Department mission, vision, and core values.