Police Officer

Police OfficerThe 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 University Police and Security 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 and 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.Key job responsibilities include:Ensuring the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforcing traffic lawsProviding protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and providing emergency aid to the institutional communityProviding personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional communityEngaging 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 othersPerforming preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case informationThe department is University Police and Security Services, 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 is $28-$34/hour, minimum, based on qualifications and experience.Required qualifications include:Certification as a police officer in the State of Wisconsin upon appointmentKnowledge of or the ability to learn the functions of a campus law enforcement operationsAssociates degree or higherEffective oral and written communicationKnowledge of federal, state laws and UW System rulesKnowledge of current investigatory techniques and proceduresPreferred qualifications include:Previous law enforcement experienceTo ensure consideration, applications received by 10/27/2025 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:Cover letter addressing qualifications and experienceResume/Curriculum VitaeAfter you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.Contact Information:Name: Ted WantaEmail: twanta@uwsp.eduPhone: 715-346-4900If 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 ResourcesEmail: human.resources@uwsp.eduPhone: 715-346-2606Please 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 the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.