Police Officer University of Vermont

Police Officer

University of Vermont
in Burlington, VT

Type:
Full-Time

Posted: 04/13/2025

Category:
Police and Public Safety

Join UVM Police – Serve, Educate, and Grow with Us. UVM Police is a values-driven organization committed to fostering safety, education, and trust within our diverse campus community. We prioritize strong relationships and believe that modern policing is about education, collaboration, and thoughtful enforcement. At UVM Police, your work makes a difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day.

• Signing bonus
• Shift differential pay (in addition to base salary)
• College tuition remission for employees and dependents
• 10% employer contribution to retirement savings plans (with 2% employee contribution)
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) to start, plus medical leave
• Up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for overtime and comp time accrual

• Work in a university environment that values education and personal growth
• Be part of a team that emphasizes respect, inclusion, and community collaboration
• Serve a vibrant, diverse campus with opportunities to build meaningful connections

• Shares our commitment to education, equity, and service
• Values community engagement and open communication
• Wants to grow professionally in a supportive environment

Learn more about our department, qualifications, and the UVM community at www.uvm.edu/police
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• Associate's degree and one to two years' related experience required.
• Certification by Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council within probationary period required.
• Physical examination, written examination, psychological evaluation, and background investigation required pursuant to Rule 32 of Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain, and driver's check required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people; physically restrain a suspect; run up/down several flights of stairs and up to 100 yards; stand for long periods of time; walk for several hours while on patrol; drive emergency response vehicle. Ability to hear radio and telephone communications at both high and low decibels. Radio and telephone communications require clear diction without impediments. Good vision needed.

See Step Plan: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). current contract expires 6/30/2025, actual pay to be determined with new contract negotiations

Special Conditions:
Overtime required, Bargaining Unit Position - Teamsters, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, 40 hour work week, Background Check required for this position, Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Union Position:
Yes, TM

Job Location:

Burlington, Vermont

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.): 6/10/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Department:
Police Services/11575

Employee FTE: 1.0

Employee Term: 12

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