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CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER, ENTRY
Req #:
221869
Department:
DIVISION of CAMPUS COMMUNITY SAFETY: POLICE DEPT
Job Location:
Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail:
3939 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 
Posting Date:
05/31/2023 
Closing Info:
Closes On   06/06/2023
Salary:
$5,799 - $7,611 per month 
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Limited Recruitment:
Other
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift 
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website UWPD Police Officer benefits
.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple openings.
Please note that this position has been re-posted.  If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.
This recruitment offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus to eligible Entry-level Police Officers joining UWPD!
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.


UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.


The new Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the UW Police Department Seattle campus. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments; prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters; and respond appropriately to incidents.


Safeguarding the academic community with P.R.I.D.E.


The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Police Department (UWPD) has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the Seattle Campus of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., 24 hours a day.  Police Officers at the UWPD respond to public calls for service within a very diverse community, providing community-oriented law enforcement services to the campus and nearby areas, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations. Police Officers conduct criminal and traffic investigations, make arrests, prepare necessary documentation and testify in court. Officers also provide for the safety and security of persons and property at University events and attend community meetings.


The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Police Department is housed in a state-of-the-art police facility. We are looking for dedicated professionals with police experience to join our ranks. We have so much to offer including a pleasant atmosphere, policing a student population, specialty positions, working PAC-12 sporting events, lucrative overtime assignments and an opportunity to practice the community policing and service expected from our internationally and state accredited police department. The UWPD is involved in crime prevention, uniformed patrol response, crowd control, dignitary protection, facilities security, traffic control and enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency management. We are committed to officer training, a high officer-to-area ratio and innovative policing strategies.


DCCS has an outstanding opportunity for a Campus Police Officer Entry Level
. All qualified candidates are invited to participate in the selection process.


Duties and Responsibilities include:


Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes, and ordinances

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, present evidence, and testify against persons accused of crime

Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile 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

Specialized Units/Opportunities

UW Police Officers have unique opportunities to work in specialized units and assignments.  These units and assignments include:

Detective Unit

Community Engagement Unit

Bicycle Officers

Field Training Officers

Plain clothes detail

Explosives Detection K-9 Unit

Dignitary Protection assignments

Incident Prevention Team


Shifts:


Police Officers work a variety of shifts depending on their assignment.  These shifts may include traditional 5x8s or 4x10s, with some weekend work required.

In 2017, UWPD was the first police department in the State of Washington to achieve joint accreditation under the new accreditation program by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), in addition to its CALEA accreditation.  UWPD is proud to be internationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  Initially accredited in 2005, the agency has maintained compliance with 462 national standards/best practices, achieved reaccredited status in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2021 and working on reaccreditation for 2025.


All qualified candidates are invited to participate in the selection process, which will include an Oral Board (panel interview), a writing exam, and a ride-along with a Field Training Officer. A background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, and psychological examination are required of all police officer candidates.


Requirements include:
High school graduation or equivalent

Be at least twenty-one years of age upon completion of the Police Academy

Possess a valid Washington State driver's license (by date of hire)

No felony convictions

At least two years of full-time college (90 credit hours if quarter system or 60 credit hours if semester system) in police science or related field (such as criminal justice); OR one year of police or campus security experience.

U.S. citizenship at time of examination or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language


Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.


Desired:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Fluency in other languages (such as Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Russian, etc.)


Conditions of Employment:
Police officers are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and their services and facilities are available at all times.  Must be flexible for scheduling. Day shift, swing shift and night shift are shifts that you must be willing to work. Overtime is regularly available and at times, may be required.



APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR ENTRY APPLICANTS

Application Deadline:  see above

Oral Boards: TBD


Reapplication is permitted at any time, except for candidates disqualified for reasons of prior felony convictions or non-correctable selection.


Please note: It may take 2 to 4 months to successfully complete all phases of the selection process from Oral Boards to Official Offer of Employment.


Be sure to check back periodically for updated recruitment information.
1.     Apply online by the application deadline noted. A complete application includes:

Copying/pasting a comprehensive and updated resume into your candidate profile

Completing the Police Officer Minimum Qualifications Assessment

Completing the How did you Hear Assessment

Completing the US Work Authorization

2.     All information submitted will be considered to determine the applicant's qualifications for this position. Please ensure that your name and contact information including current email address is listed in your online candidate profile as well as in your resume. Public Safety Testing (PST) conducts our Background Investigation Process. A completed Personal History Statement will be required for those who progress to the Background Investigation Process and you can complete it at Public Safety Testing
. Under Law Enforcement Officer, select Washington and then find **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Police Department Process.  Detailed information requested includes:


Addresses of all residences

References

Names and addresses of family members

Arrests and criminal history

Traffic driving record

Military service

Employment history

Drug use

Education history

Memberships in professional organizations

Financial information


Copies of the following documents:


High school diploma/GED certificate

Social Security card

Drivers License

Birth Certificate (Certified copy)

Transcripts of college grades (Certified copy from Institution Registrar)

Any other documents, certificates, resumes, performance evaluation reports, etc., which show your abilities and training for the position


THIS STEP IS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR ENTRYLEVEL OFFICER CANDIDATES:

3. Testing for Entry-Level applicants (APPLICANTS WILL BE ASSESSED A FEE FOR TESTING)


Public Safety Testing


The Entry-Level Police Officer Exam is administered through Public Safety Testing.  Results are provided to the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Police Department for decision-making. You must select **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Police Department as an agency for us to access your required testing scores. Before you schedule for the exam, please ensure that you have also applied to this position.  To schedule a test, visit: Public Safety Testing
. Under Law Enforcement Officer, select Washington and then find **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Police Department.


Please note: You must successfully complete the PST Written and Physical Ability Test. Failure to do so may result in a failure of the test.


4.     Oral Boards


Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in Oral Boards.


5.     Additional Selection Steps


A thorough background investigation shall be conducted. The additional steps may include:


Interview with Hiring Committee

Conditional Offer

Polygraph Test

Psychological Evaluation

Medical Examination (to include drug screen)

Official Offer of Employment


The UW Police Department Facility is located at 3939 15th Avenue NE, just south of Gould Hall. The location is in the growing west campus area and is also near the NE 40th Avenue west entrance to main campus. The facility is 29,000 sf and includes police offices, training/meeting rooms, dispatch and communications center, records, locker rooms, physical fitness room, booking and holding rooms, evidence storage, and on-site fleet parking.



Application Process:


The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, **** or ****
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage
for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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