Police Officer I

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The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty staff students and external constituencies in support of the universitys mission of teaching research and public service. The division includes Facilities Planning & Management Budget Human Resources Information Technology Services and Police & Parking Services.

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant and in consultation with the Chief of Police Services the Police Officer will provide enforcement and protection services to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. The work affects the safety of University property students faculty staff and the general public while they are on the University grounds and insures compliance with all applicable campus state and local rules and laws. This position will patrol University buildings and grounds as well as perform investigative duties as needed.

Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

The UW-La Crosse Police Department offers a sponsorship for the Wisconsin Department of Justice 720-Hour Law Enforcement Academy. A sponsorship will be offered when an applicant successfully passes the interview panel background check medical screening by a physician psychological testing drug screening and meeting with the Chief of Police.

This position is eligible for shift differential pay. When working anytime after 5pm and on weekends there is an $0.80 shift differential pay.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

• Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community

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

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

Department:

University Police Department

Compensation:

$28.08 / hour

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be certifiable or have completed the 720-hour academy or be currently enrolled & will complete a WI Department of Justice Law Enforcement Recruit training course & be eligible for certification upon employment by WI Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as a Law Enforcement Officer or be a certified Law Enforcement Officer in another state and eligible for certification by WILESB. 60 college credits and 21 years of age or older is required.

• Possess a valid Wisconsin drivers license or a valid drivers license from another state.

• Authorization to drive a University vehicle is required.

• The ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer.

• The ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment (e.g. firearm and ammunition radio/video/photography equipmentTASERElectronic Control Device etc.).

• Knowledge of evidence preservation techniques including photography and other standard evidence collection techniques.

• Knowledge of emergency vehicle operation procedures and ability to drive a vehicle in emergency mode.

• Knowledge of the proper preparation of all reports forms and processing of arrested persons.

• Knowledge of crowd management techniques.

• Knowledge of appropriate state and federal statutes laws and administrative rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of investigation and arrest techniques.

• The ability to observe and accurately recall facts or details about persons events accidents or crime scenes physical conditions and individuals behavior.

• Effective written oral and interpersonal communication skills.

• Effective public relations techniques to communicate clearly and concisely interact with and be respectful of a diverse community of students co-workers faculty/staff guests and the general public.

• The ability to maintain proficiency in technical aspects of law enforcement ( first aidAED defensive tactics firearms qualification physical fitness and emergency vehicle operation).

• Basic computer skills to perform data entry and retrieval (e.g. word processing database and internet).

Education:

Associate Degree or 60 credited hours from an accredited university.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter

Resume

3-5 References with contact information

Contact Information:

Chief Hill

Special Notes:

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWL will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.