Police Officer

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Position Title: Police Officer

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Police Officer I

Job Duties: A police officer provides comprehensive law enforcement and security services to the University of Wisconsin–Parkside community. In this role, you will enforce laws and regulations, respond to threats, investigate complaints and suspicious incidents,   maintain   public order,   assist   community members, and work collaboratively to address underlying problems. Officers   identify   criminal activity, apprehend offenders, and serve as a visible, approachable presence to promote a safe and peaceful campus. This sworn position (State of Wisconsin LESB certified) supports the department’s mission by carrying out essential duties with professionalism, integrity,   impartiality, sensitivity,   and respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals, under the general supervision of the Chief of Police.    

UW–Parkside is an excellent place to start or grow your career, offering a 700-acre woodland and prairie campus   located   two miles from Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. The UW–Parkside Police Department provides 24/7 police and dispatch services to about 5,000 students and staff, using a community-policing approach focused on student success and safety.  

Key Job Responsibilities: • 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

• Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community

• Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information

• Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws

Department: Police   (Finance and Administration)  

Compensation: $ 30. 75

Work Schedule:  

6:00 PM – 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM, rotating schedule weekly  

Required Qualifications: • At least 21 years of age by application/appointment

• United States citizen

• Completion of either an Associate Degree or a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits

• Completion of a Wisconsin Department of Justice approved "Law Enforcement Recruit" training course or already certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as a Law Enforcement Officer  

• Possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving record

• No felony or misdemeanor conviction s  

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in Higher Education

• Experience engaging with individuals from varied cultural backgrounds

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of   campus   law enforcement operations  

• Customer service experience  

Expectations: • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and professionally with students, staff, visitors, and the public

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including arrest procedures, search and seizure, evidence handling, and use-of-force standards, as well as relevant health and safety regulations  

• Proficiency   in current investigative methods and practices.  

• Ability to   observe , assess, and accurately recall details related to incidents, individuals, and environments  

• Strong judgment and the ability to quickly evaluate situations and determine   appropriate actions  

• Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions  

• Proven capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations  

• Basic computer   proficiency , including Microsoft Office,   TraCS , and Records Management Systems  

• Skilled in the safe and effective use of law enforcement equipment, including firearms, enforcement tools, and audio/visual devices  

Conditions of Appointment:   

A criminal   background check ,   assessments   ( psychologica l, physical,   and   agility), a nd pre- employment   drug screening will be conducted on the finalist(s). In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed. A twelve-month probationary period is   required   for this position.  

How to Apply:  

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information: Marybeth Meyer, meyerm0@uwp.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information   Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.  (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)       Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.     Reasonable Accommodations   It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportu

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