INTRODUCTION:
JOB TITLE: Police Officer
DEPARTMENT: Police & Parking Services
APPOINTMENT PERCENTAGE (FTE): 100%
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Spring 2024
SALARY: $26.00 - $27.00/hr; negotiable based on experience and available budget
JOB DUTIES
The Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement position under the limited direction of the Sergeant or Director/Chief of Police. Officers must be capable of providing a full range of law enforcement services. They enforce laws, investigate complaints, investigate incidents that may have an impact on the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend and arrest offenders, identify the source of problems in the community and work with the community to resolve issues.
All Police Officers in permanent status are expected to have the ability to conduct complex investigations, take photographs, collect physical evidence and assist less senior officers in similar circumstances. Police Officers must be capable of preparing complete written reports of all investigation and testifying regarding those reports when necessary. Police Officers must maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of police equipment including the handling and use of firearms and be capable of using deadly force when appropriate based on the laws of the State of Wisconsin and Department policy.
Police Officers should be capable of working in cooperation with officers from other agencies and interacting with persons from other University departments, mental health and social services agencies. Police Officers may be required to participate in crowd control and dignitary protection details.
Experienced Police Officers may be selected to serve as Field Training Officers, Evidence Technicians or other specialty areas, in which cases additional training is normally provided. Experienced officers may also be assigned to Court Duties, and/or Crime Prevention programming.
Police Officers must, at all times, support the department¿s mission, providing essential law enforcement functions, respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. Police Officers must deal ethically with the public, valuing trustworthiness, respect, inclusivity, responsibility, justice, fairness, caring, civic virtue and citizenship; having character, pride and professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Must be eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board by the date of hire.
- Must possess or be eligible to possess a Wisconsin Driver¿s License by the date of hire.
- Minimum of 60 college credits earned/completed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent judgment including sensitivity to personal and confidential information.
- Excellent interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness, and resourcefulness
Preferred
- Degree in criminal justice or related field.
- Experience working in a higher education environment or in a jurisdiction closely related.
- Working knowledge in the use CAD systems and TraCS.
- Demonstrated training and experience working with underrepresented populations.
- Demonstrated background and philosophy of working with community policing principles.
Physical Demands
- Arrest subjects, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting subjects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
- Load, unload, aim and fire from a variety of body positions, handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
- Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night: in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
- Pursue fleeing subjects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting patrol vehicles: lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
- Administer emergency medical aid and lift, drag, and carry people away from dangerous situations and secure and evacuate people from particular areas.
- Direct traffic for extended periods of time.
- Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.
- Conduct video and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
- Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
- Put on and operate a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are used.
- Extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
- Working Conditions and Environment
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
University Police (Police & Parking Services) is a state certified police agency vested with providing law enforcement services for the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Officers either meet or exceed the training requirements of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. University Police are available 24/7/365 to help students, faculty, staff and guests in need of assistance through active patrols of campus or dispatched response protocols. University Police collaborates with campus departments and community agencies offering resources and support regarding crime preventions, emergency response, and public safety initiatives. University Police also manages all of the on-campus parking, including permit sales, parking lot maintenance, and enforcement of parking regulations.
For more information, visit http://www.uwstout.edu/police
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications received by end of day March 6, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after March 6th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs
Required application materials :
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
If you have questions regarding this position, or need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Emily Barth
Phone: 715-232-4083
Email: [email protected]
For information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community.
Facts and data about the university: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/meet-our-leadership/institutional-accreditation/fact-book
Minimum starting salary of $26/hr, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate¿s completing a criminal background check, reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.
In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec.19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information
Job Family: Staff