Police Officer - Temporary

Position Information

UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN OFFICIAL TITLE: Police Officer

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Operations Police Sergeant and enforces laws, investigates complaints and incidents, maintains order, identifies criminal activity, and apprehends and arrest offenders to ensure safety and security on all institutional properties. This is a sworn law enforcement position under the general direction of a ranking officer or supervisor.

What You'll Do

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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.

• Work to enhance UW-Green Bay’s inclusive efforts and create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed 60 College Credits at time of application
• Wisconsin Certified Law Enforcement Officer or Certifiable upon appointment
• Possession of or eligible to obtain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license upon appointment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice at time of application
• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somaili, or Oneida
• Experience in Law Enforcement or Security Operations

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a part-time, temporary University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be as needed. The schedule will vary to include days, nights, weekends, holidays, or special events based on departmental need.

A criminal conviction investigation, medical exam, psychological exam, vision screening, physical agility assessment and pre-employment drug screening will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly salary range of $27.00 - $35.00.

This position will earn an additional $0.60 per hour for all weekend hours worked and an additional $0.45 per hour for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the Universities of Wisconsin)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the Universities of Wisconsin)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen,

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Temporary Police Officer (Continuous Pool Recruitment)"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Employment Application (University Police)

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline