Police Officer
About The Position
The job of a police officer is a sworn and state certified peace officer position assigned to University Police and Security Services. Police officers operate under the general direction of the Chief of Police /Director of University Police and Security Services. A police officer will provide a full range of law enforcement and security services. Police officers will enforce laws, respond to threats, investigate complaints and suspicious occurrences and incidents which may impact the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend offenders, identify the source of problems in the community and work with the community to resolve issues. The police officer will support the department’s mission by providing essential functions while respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. Police and Security Services is the University's law enforcement authority, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The primary goal is the protection of the University, its occupants, and the surrounding community. University Police operate in a full law enforcement capacity.
Requirements
- Requires certification as a police officer in the State of Wisconsin upon appointment
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of a campus law enforcement operations.
- Associates degree or higher
- Effective oral and written communication
- Knowledge of federal, state laws and UW System rules
- Knowledge of current investigatory techniques and procedures
Nice To Haves
- Previous law enforcement experience
Responsibilities
- Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws
- Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
- 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
- Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
