Police Officer

Police Officer I page is loaded## Police Officer Iremote type:
Onsite locations:
Stevens Point, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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* Position Title:

** Police Officer I##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Police Officer I##
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* Job Duties:

** The job of a police officer is a sworn and state certified peace officer position assigned to University Police and Security Services. Police officers operate under the general direction of the Chief of Police /Director of Parking Services. A police officer will provide a full range of law enforcement and security services. Police officers will enforce laws, respond to threats, investigate complaints suspicious occurrences and incidents which may impact the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend offenders, identify the source of problems in the community and work with the community to resolve issues.

The police officer will support the department’s mission by providing essential functions while respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals.  Full position description is available upon request.
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Job Responsibilities:

*** 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
* Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
* Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
* 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##
** Department:
** Police and Security Services is the University's law enforcement authority, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The primary goal is the protection of the University, its occupants, and the surrounding community. University Police operate in a full law enforcement capacity.##
** Compensation:**$35/hour##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Requires certification as a police officer in the State of Wisconsin upon appointment
* Knowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of campus law enforcement operations
* Associates degree or higher
* Effective oral and written communication##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Previous law enforcement experience
* Knowledge of federal, state laws and UW System rules
* Knowledge of current investigatory techniques and procedures## ##
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* How to Apply:

** TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by May 1, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.##
** Contact Information:
** Name:
Ted Wanta Email: twanta

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If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources Email: human.resources

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before…