Police Sergeant

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 04 Feb 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title Police Sergeant
Working Title: Police Sergeant
Position Number 02291947
Division Finance & Administrative Affairs
Department B02700 UNIVERSITY POLICE
Position Type University Staff
Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary
Pay Basis Hourly
Salary Grade 24
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Internal
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs is currently seeking to fill a Police Sergeant position for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Police Department.
UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Our tree-lined, 104-acre campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students.
Job Summary
Applicants for this position must be an employee of the UW Milwaukee Police Department.
This position serves as a law enforcement supervisor with administrative responsibilities at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee (UWM). The UWM Police Department provides law enforcement and protective services to the UW-Milwaukee campus on a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year.
This is a supervisory position with some administrative responsibilities. It requires the application of personnel management and organizational principles and specialized knowledge in the area of law enforcement methods, systems and procedures. The incumbent is required to interpret and apply a thorough knowledge of federal, state, university, local laws and regulations that apply to situations involving numerous aspects of law enforcement. The incumbent may also perform the same task as the police officers supervised, as required by directive or operational need. Job duties are governed by established statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Functioning under the general supervision of the Operations Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant’s principal duties are to supervise assigned personnel; including, but not limited to, law enforcement officers, security officers, law enforcement dispatcher, and is responsible for ensuring that departmental activities are performed efficiently. Activities are reviewed for adequacy of professional judgment, compliance with rules and regulations, policy and procedures, and achievement of results consistent with the department’s goals and objectives.
The incumbent performs complex operations with considerable latitude for independent actions and decisions. In the absence of executive command personnel, the Police Sergeant has delegated authority to take immediate decisive action during emergencies and make executive command level decisions until such time as sworn administrative personnel can return to duty. Errors in judgment or irresponsible behavior by the incumbent or other staff members may have a major impact on the safety and civil rights of the offenders, university population and fellow officers.
Minimum Qualifications
-Be a current UWM employee
-Have completed a Wisconsin Department of Justice “Law Enforcement Recruit” training course and be eligible for certification upon employment by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as a Law Enforcement Officer OR be a certified Law Enforcement Officer in another state and be eligible for certification by WI LESB
-Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver License and authorization to drive a University vehicle or possess a valid license from another state and are eligible to receive a Wisconsin Driver license and authorization to drive a University vehicle upon appointment
-Be free of any felony convictions
-Be free of any domestic abuse convictions
-Three years (full-time) progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
-Experience working in higher education police agency as a certified police officer.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience, evidenced by career examples, of working and participating in a community policing model.
-Advanced training in Law Enforcement mental health/developmental disability intervention or other types of CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Training (other than what is given in basic recruit school).
-Training in the Clery Act and FERPA.
-Training in Title IX and the applications to higher education environments.
Target Salary Range 45.66/hour
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Completed application materials must include: * A letter of application addressing education and work experience pertinent to this position and knowledge as they relate to all minimum and preferred qualifications for the position; * A resume; and a List of Three Professional References.
Application Deadline 02/04/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Aundria Johnson or Deidre Colas
Contact Phone 414-251-5883
Contact Email [email protected] or [email protected]
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Public Safety, Law Enforcement/Compliance

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