Police Officer

Overview

The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Officer 2. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped and best trained. The GW Police Department is responsible for providing primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses located in Washington, D.C. The department is committed to encouraging professional growth and development of its officers and takes a progressive approach to promote public safety and community engagement centered on its core values of accountability, trust, and transparency.

If this is what you want in a career, GWPD is looking for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Patrols assigned areas and buildings to enforce DC laws and administrative GW ordinances.
• Responds to emergencies by assessing the situation and employing tact, diplomacy and individual judgment.
• May assist higher-level officers to conduct fact-finding investigations or specific projects, as well as occasionally appear in court regarding various incidents that occur within the University community as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

This position is an Essential work position. These positions perform essential core safety and operational functions and typically need to be on campus even when access to campus is restricted. This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which governs wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a phone screening interview, a physical test assessment, and a written test prior to an in-person interview.
• Must be able to possess and maintain a District of Columbia Special Police License and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with the commission.

$30.66 an hour

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Campus

Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:
Division of Safety and Operation

Family:
Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family:
Campus Police - Operational

Stream:
Service and Support

Level: Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

4 day, 10 hour work week. May be required to work any shift.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status:
Essential onsite

Telework:
No

Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. Candidate Testing Date will be held on March 14th on our Mount Vernon Campus, details will be provided directly to candidates before the testing date.

Internal Applicants Only?:
No

Posting Number: S014036

Job Open Date: 02/06/2026

Job Close Date:

Background Screening:
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.