Police Officer III
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Police Officer I/IIJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Police Officer IJob Duties:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs is currently seeking to filltwoPolice Officerpositionsfor the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department.These positions may be filled as either aPolice Officer IorPolice Officer II based on the successful candidates qualifications.
Police Officers serve as law enforcement officers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. These positions function with fullarrestpowers under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant. Many investigations and duty assignments are conducted independently. Responsibilities aregenerally complexand demanding and require the skills abilitiesand training (provided).
Police Officers will be expected to become thoroughly familiar with thePoliceDepartment policies procedures rulesregulationsand memoranda as well as the University Staff Code of Conduct. The principal duties of a University Police Officer are to provide for the personal safety of all persons on campus ensure a peaceful environment in which the academic pursuits of the University can be realized prevent andidentifycriminal activityand to apprehend those involved in such activity. Manyadditionalservices are also provided to students faculty staff andmembers of the greatercommunity.
Working Conditions:
12-hour shift schedule.Police Officersaregenerallyassignedtowork14 daysper month.
Regular schedule includes every other weekend off (Fri Sat Sun).
Uniforms and equipment are provided by UWM.
Robust professional development opportunities are available for Police Department employees.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes identify suspects and victims apprehend criminals and document case information
- 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
- Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community
- Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws
Department:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsins second-largest university with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all one of 146 top research universities recognized as R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UWMcelebrates values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our 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: Lateral Transfer applicants who are selected for employment from another law enforcement agency as a full-time sworn officer we will match completed continuous full-time years of service and apply to the pay grid below as the starting wage up to year 5.
Base rates listed below do not include overtime pay.
There are many opportunities for overtime throughout the year paid at time and a half.
Pay Grid*:
Academy $30.44(equivalent to $63315per year)
Year 1$37.37(equivalent to $77729per year)
Year 2$39.59(equivalent to $82347per year)
Year 3$41.83(equivalent to $87006per year)
Year 4$44.06(equivalent to $91644per year)
Year 5 (POII)$46.30(equivalent to $96304per year)
*Nightandweekend differentialswill be addedtoamount(s) shown above.
Required Qualifications:
- An applicant for employment as a law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer shallpossesseither a 2-year associate degree from a Wisconsin technical college system district or its accredited equivalent from another state or a minimum of 60 fully accreditedcollege level credits. An applicant who has not met this standard at the time of employment shall meet this standard as a requirement of recertification by the board at the end of his or her fifth year of employment as a law enforcement officer;AND
- Possess a valid Wisconsin Driverslicense or other such valid operators permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in Wisconsin;AND
- Have no unpardoned convictions for a felony or any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin;AND
- Have no convictions of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) convictions of domestic abuse as defined in 968.075(1)(a) Wis. Stats. or convictions of a crime subject to the imposition of the domestic abuse surcharge under 973.055(4) Wis. Stats.; Per 66.0501(2);AND
- Be of goodcharacter;andbe free from any physical emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have completed (within 3 years) or be currently enrolled and will complete 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;
- Be a certified Law Enforcement Officer in another state and be eligible for certification by Wisconsin LESB;
- Hold or have held military veteran status in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as a law enforcement officer (Military Police/Security Forces/Master of Arms) fulltime for a minimum of one (1) year beyond basic training fully empowered and paid for all hours worked and left law enforcement officer employment voluntarily with a good record and been out of that employment for less than three (3) years.
- Have a current appointment within the Universities of Wisconsin in any employment classification.
How to Apply:
Complete application materials must includea cover letter and detailed resumeaddressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attachallrequired documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full from acover letter and resume will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of April 24 2026.To ensure consideration applications must be submitted by April 23 2026. Application materials received after April 23 2026 may not receive consideration.
Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy 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 or . 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
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records 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.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background 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 theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at 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.
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.
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