Police Officer

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Position Title: Police Officer
Job Category: University Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Police Officer I

A police officer provides comprehensive law enforcement and security services to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside community. In this role, you will enforce laws and regulations, respond to threats, investigate complaints and suspicious incidents, maintain public order, assist community members, and work collaboratively to address underlying problems. Officers identify criminal activity, apprehend offenders, and serve as a visible, approachable presence to promote a safe and peaceful campus.

This sworn position (State of Wisconsin LESB certified) supports the department's mission by carrying out essential duties with professionalism, integrity, impartiality, sensitivity, and respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals, under the general supervision of the Chief of Police.

UW-Parkside is an excellent place to start or grow your career, offering a 700-acre woodland and prairie campus located two miles from Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. The UW-Parkside Police Department provides 24/7 police and dispatch services to about 5,000 students and staff, using a community-policing approach focused on student success and safety.

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

Police (Finance and Administration)

$30.75

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM, rotating schedule weekly

• At least 21 years of age by application/appointment
• United States citizen
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of either an Associate Degree or a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits
• Completion of a Wisconsin Department of Justice approved "Law Enforcement Recruit" training course or already certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as a Law Enforcement Officer
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of campus law enforcement operations
• Effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of federal, state laws and UW System rules
• Knowledge of current investigatory techniques and procedures
• Prior customer service experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and professionally with students, staff, visitors, and the public
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including arrest procedures, search and seizure, evidence handling, and use-of-force standards, as well as relevant health and safety regulations
• Proficiency in current investigative methods and practices
• Ability to observe, assess, and accurately recall details related to incidents, individuals, and environments
• Strong judgment and the ability to quickly evaluate situations and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions
• Proven capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Basic computer proficiency , including Microsoft Office, TraCS , and Records Management Systems
• Skilled in the safe and effective use of law enforcement equipment, including firearms, enforcement tools, and…