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CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER, ENTRY [MULTIPLE POSITIONS]
UW Medicine
Education
Night Shift
Full-time
Job Description
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 Police 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 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 University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the Seattle Campus of the University of Washington, 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. Watch our UW Police video to meet us and see what it is like to work on the Seattle campus.
The University of Washington 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 Big Ten 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. All qualified candidates are invited to participate in the selection process.
Duties and Responsibilities include
UW Police Officers have unique opportunities to work in specialized units and assignments. These units and assignments include:
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;
At least twenty-one years of age upon completion of the Police Academy
Possession of a valid driver's license;
No previous felony convictions.
U.S. Citizenship may be required.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired
Bachelor's 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
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.
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; this may be completed at www.publicsafetytesting.com. Under Law Enforcement Officer, select Washington and then find University of Washington Police Department Process. Detailed information requested includes:
The Entry Level Police Officer Exam is administered through Public Safety Testing. Results are provided to the University of Washington Police Department for decision-making. You must select University of Washington 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: www.publicsafetytesting.com. Under Law Enforcement Officer, select Washington and then find University of Washington 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.
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 University of Washington 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 University of Washington 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, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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
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 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 University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the Seattle Campus of the University of Washington, 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. Watch our UW Police video to meet us and see what it is like to work on the Seattle campus.
The University of Washington 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 Big Ten 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. 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
- Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity
- Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses
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Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency
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
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Incident Prevention Team
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;
At least twenty-one years of age upon completion of the Police Academy
Possession of a valid driver's license;
No previous felony convictions.
U.S. Citizenship may be required.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired
Bachelor's 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
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.
- 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 Requirements Assessment
- Completing the US Work Authorization Assessment
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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; this may be completed at www.publicsafetytesting.com. Under Law Enforcement Officer, select Washington and then find University of Washington 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
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Financial information
- High school diploma/GED certificate
- Social Security card
- Driver's License
- Birth Certificate (Certified copy)
- Transcripts of college grades (Certified copy from Institution Registrar)
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Any other documents, certificates, resumes, performance evaluation reports, etc., which show your abilities and training for the position
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Testing for Entry Level applicants (APPLICANTS WILL BE ASSESSED A FEE FOR TESTING)
The Entry Level Police Officer Exam is administered through Public Safety Testing. Results are provided to the University of Washington Police Department for decision-making. You must select University of Washington 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: www.publicsafetytesting.com. Under Law Enforcement Officer, select Washington and then find University of Washington 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.
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Oral Boards
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Additional Selection Steps
- Interview with Hiring Committee
- Conditional Offer
- Polygraph Test
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination (to include drug screen)
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Official Offer of Employment
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 University of Washington 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 University of Washington 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, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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
