University Police Officer

University Police Officer

Position Title:

University Police Officer

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular Full‑time

Are you ready to serve, protect, and make a real difference in a vibrant university community? The University of Wisconsin‑Platteville Police Department is seeking dedicated, motivated, and certified Police Officers to join our team. As a University Police Officer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our campus safe while building meaningful connections with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This is more than a law enforcement position—it’s an opportunity to serve a campus community that’s shaping the future, collaborate with a dedicated team, and build a rewarding, stable career with outstanding benefits!

• Serve as a sworn law enforcement officer, providing a full range of services on campus.
• Maintain campus safety and security.
• Build connections with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

• Certified Police Officer.
• Background check required.
• Legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.
• Preferred experience:
  
  prior full‑time sworn law enforcement.

• Competitive pay: starting at $27.94/hr with potential to earn up to $71,364 annually for 10 years of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement contributions, life insurance, flexible spending accounts.
• Nationally ranked pension through Wisconsin Retirement System.
• Paid leave: vacation, holidays, sick, personal, parental leave.
• Professional growth: continuous training and advancement opportunities.
• Work‑life balance: full‑time positions with flexible scheduling.
• Community connection and campus benefits: shift hours flexibility, summer time off, discounts, access to workout center, etc.

Apply online:
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All applications are submitted through the internal Workday system for current employees, or apply via the online link above for external applicants. The University of Wisconsin‑Platteville is an AA/EEO employer committed to diverse, inclusive, and civil community. Applicants who prefer confidentiality of their identities may request it. A criminal background check is required for employment.