Campus Police Officer, Lateral (Multiple Openings

Job Highlights

Sign‑on bonus
: $5,000 to eligible lateral‑level police officers.

Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) coordinates campus public safety. The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) is the sole law‑enforcement agency for the Seattle campus, operating 24/7.

• Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and state, city, and federal statutes.
• Inspect buildings and grounds for trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities.
• Direct and regulate traffic; investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of criminal activity.
• Operate department communication equipment, answer telephone inquiries, receive reports of criminal activity, dispatch units, operate paging system, monitor alarm systems, prepare and distribute reports.
• Deter or, when necessary, disperse illegal gatherings.
• Appropriately respond to campus demonstrations to safeguard free speech and protect people and property.
• Maintain surveillance of areas for criminal activity.
• Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest, and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses.
• Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency.

• Detective Unit
• Bicycle Officers
• Field Training Officers
• Plain clothes detail
• Explosives Detection K‑9 Unit
• Dignitary Protection assignments
• Incident Prevention Team

Officers work traditional 5×8 or 4×10 shifts, including weekends as required.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Academy.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• No previous felony convictions.
• * Lateral candidates:
  Two‑year minimum experience and no more than a 24‑month break in service (more than 24 months requires completion of the Washington State Equivalency Course).
• Out‑of‑state applicants must meet Washington Administrative Code 139‑05‑210 “Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Equivalency” and be qualified to attend the Washington State Equivalency Academy.
• Note:
  
  Federal law enforcement officers/agents, corrections officers, jailers, game wardens, military police officers, special or reserve officers/deputies, or any other such positions which fall outside the above guidelines may not qualify for Lateral positions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Fluency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Russian, etc.).

Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Must accept day, swing, or night shifts and regular overtime.

Pay range: $103,440 – $119,964 per year.

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The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all. As an equal‑opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso.

Applicants will be required to disclose any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past employment, as required by Washington state law.