CAMPUS POLICE SERGEANT

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The new Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the UW Police Department Seattle campus. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments; prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters; and respond appropriately to incidents.

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The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the Seattle Campus of the University of Washington, 24 hours a day.  Police Officers at the UWPD respond 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.

The University of Washington Police Department is housed in a state-of-the-art police facility. We are looking for dedicated professionals with police experience to join our ranks. We have so much to offer including a pleasant atmosphere, policing a student population, specialty positions, working Big 10 sporting events, lucrative overtime assignments and an opportunity to practice the community policing and service expected from our internationally and state accredited police department. The UWPD is involved in crime prevention, uniformed patrol response, crowd control, dignitary protection, facilities security, traffic control and enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency management. We are committed to officer training, a high officer-to-area ratio and innovative policing strategies. Watch our UW Police video to meet us and see what it is like to work on the Seattle campus.

DCCS has an outstanding opportunity for a Campus Police Sergeant. All qualified candidates are invited to participate in the selection process.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform patrol duties of the police sergeant.
• Be responsible for supervising a squad of police officers, security staff or any other supervisory role at the discretion of the Chief of Police or his designee.  Incumbents have arrest powers and are required to be commissioned law officers under the regulations of the State of Washington.
• Assign duties; train and supervise campus police officers assigned to a shift or squad; advise, counsel, and recommend disciplinary and other personnel actions.
• Evaluate performance of subordinates to determine training requirements and deficiencies.
• Assist in development and conduct of training programs for campus police.
• Investigate complaints of disturbance, accidents, stolen property, or criminal activity; conduct internal investigations as assigned.
• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot or by vehicle to maintain security.
• Issue citations for violations of campus regulations, local, state, and federal laws.
• Write reports covering the activity of squad or shift assigned, review and correct reports of subordinate officers.
• May perform duties of other Sergeant positions as needed.

Requirements include:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Two years of work experience as a campus police officer or equivalent.
• No previous felony convictions.
• U.S. citizenship may be required.

A Bachelor's Degree in Police Science may substitute for one year of required experience.

Additional Requirements include:

• Must be a commissioned State of Washington law enforcement officer or have the ability to become commissioned within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of modern police science and administration.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and court decisions.
• Ability to successfully communicate and work with citizens and coworkers with diverse backgrounds, goals, and agendas.
• Possess and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards of conduct.
• Ability to prepare and effectively present both oral and written information concerning the activities and operations within the department.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive cases and/or projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, university officials, other governmental authorities, the media, and the public.
• Proficient in the use of computers, applicable software, emailing, and scheduling programs.
• Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Two years of work experience as a campus police officer OR police officer

Conditions of Employment:

• Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Standing, sitting, walking, hand dexterity (keyboarding/repetitive
movements), reading, writing, hand-eye coordination, hearing, talking, seeing (clear vision near and/or far), using the telephone, contact with general public, working alone.

Environmental Conditions:

• Working inside/outside and working flexible hours, as needed.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

The application and selection process will consist of the following:

1. An application with Public Safety Testing (PST)
2. An application with UWHires
3. An assessment center process through PST to include the following exercises: in-basket with oral presentation, practical scenarios, and a structured interview, with a minimum 70% score for further consideration.

Those selected for further consideration may be invited to participate in the following:

1. An oral board with UWPD members
2. Chief’s interview.
A comprehensive background investigation and psychological and medical exams, and drug screen will be required for non-UWPD candidates.

Reapplication is permitted at any time, except for candidates disqualified for reasons of prior felony convictions or non-correctable selection.

Please note: It may take 2 to 4 months to successfully complete all phases of the selection process from Application to Official Offer of Employment.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.