Campus Police Officer

Campus Police Officer About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state‑funded four‑year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. EWU’s 300‑acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane.

Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy‑efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college‑bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24‑’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

This recruitment is to create an applicant pool for future openings only.

We are currently seeking skilled and team‑oriented applicants for the position of Campus Police Officer. This role will perform general duty police work to protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime. EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

The salary for this position ranges from $76,128 (minimum) to $103,260 (top).

• High school graduation or GED
• Minimum age of 21 years
• Valid driver’s license
• No previous felony convictions
• Two years of full‑time college in Police Science or allied field OR one year of police or campus security experience
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications, except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Current commissioned police officer

• Behave morally and make ethical decisions
• Establish and maintain command presence
• Demonstrate physical and mental courage and maintain situational awareness
• Serve the campus community while engendering values of justice, professionalism, trust, service, and integrity
• Utilize de‑escalation and conflict resolution skills
• Manage critical incidents and crises
• Innovate and display mental agility

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