Job Summary:
The Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement position under the general direction of a ranking officer or supervisor. Police Officers must be capable of providing a full range of law enforcement services. They enforce laws, investigate complaints, investigate incidents which 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.
UW-Madison Police Department employees will support the Department’s vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner which respects the rights, safety and dignity of all individuals. As a Department employee, your everyday actions will be guided by the Department’s values of Honor, Integrity, Guardianship, Health, Empathy and Respect (Reaching HIGHER) and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. UW-Madison Police Department employees are expected to take an active role in creating and maintaining a positive, welcoming and inclusive work environment. Employees will assist or participate on an as-needed basis with the Department’s recruiting, hiring and diversity efforts and the onboarding of new employees in the work unit. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University.
Responsibilities: Enforces laws, investigates complaints and incidents, maintains order, identifies criminal activity, and apprehends and arrest offenders to ensure safety and security on all institutional properties. This is a sworn law enforcement position under the general direction of a ranking officer or supervisor.
- 20% Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
- 20% Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
- 20% Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws
- 15% Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community
- 10% 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
- 15% Required to work special events or assignments as designated by the Department.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
H.S. Diploma
You are required to have a minimum of 40 college credits by date of hire with expectation that you complete the Police Academy, sponsored by UW-Madison Police Department, to earn the 60 college credits required by the Department of Justice.
Qualifications:
-Previous protective service experience is not required and all employment and/or life experience will be considered.
-This position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience within the United States and/or Canada.
-If you are not currently a Wisconsin certified law enforcement officer, you are required to have a minimum of 40 college credits by date of hire with expectation that you complete the police academy sponsored by UW-Madison Police Department to earn the 60 college credits required by the Department of Justice.
-Candidates must pass the initial application screening, all steps of the hiring process, an extensive background investigation including past employment, reference checks, social media check, credit history, drug screen, and medical and psychological examination prior to beginning employment.
License/Certification:
Required
Drivers License – Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Required
Law Enforcement Academy Certification
If you are not currently a certified law enforcement officer you will be enrolled in a law enforcement academy and required to pass the required standards. The Department will cover the costs of attending the academy.
Work Schedule:
This position is considered an essential position for the University Campus. Schedules rotate based on a pre-determined first shift, second shift, or third shift schedule and includes working holidays and weekends. Work beyond or outside hours scheduled may be required during emergencies, special events or as assigned.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $29.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Previous law enforcement experience and currently law enforcement certified applicants will be considered for pay above the minimum posted.
Starting pay – $29.00
Year 1 – $30.59
Year 3 – $33.25
Year 5 – $34.55
Year 7 – $35.07
Applicants with higher education degrees may also receive an educational incentive pay of $1.00 per hour for an Associate Degree, $2.00 per hour of a Bachelor’s Degree and $3.00 for a Master’s or above degrees. Employees are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement.
Additional Information:
The UW-Madison Police Department is pleased to offer a $2,000 hiring bonus for new full-time employees! The bonus is available to candidates hired in to police officer, security officer, and dispatcher positions. The $2,000 bonus will be paid in three phases over the course of the new hire’s first year of employment.
The University of Wisconsin Madison Police Department participates in the State of Wisconsin excellent benefit program that includes the following:
-Comprehensive health insurance and prescription coverage
-Supplemental dental and vision insurance
-Life and disability insurance
-Accident coverage
-Long-term care insurance
-Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
-Coverage under the Wisconsin Retirement System (employer matching)
-403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Accounts
-Education Tuition Reimbursement
-Paid Trainings
-On duty paid workouts
Generous paid leave:
-Vacation benefits that increase over time
-Nine paid legal holidays
-Paid personal holidays
-Paid sick leave
How to Apply:
Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. As part of the application process you will be required to upload your cover letter and resume in to the Talent Recruitment and Engagement Management System.
Contact:
Amanda Buckley
abuckley2@wisc.edu
608-219-8367
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Police Officer I(CP039)
Department(s):
A77-UNIV POLICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE OFFICERS DETECTIVES
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
283150-CP