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Police Officer

UW - Platteville Police Dept

Agency City
Platteville
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Police Officers must be capable of providing a full range of law enforcement services. They enforce laws, investigate complaints, investigate incidents that may have an impact on the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend, and arrest offenders, identify the source of problems in the community, and work with the community to resolve issues. All Police Officers in permanent status are expected to have the ability to conduct complex investigations, collect physical evidence, and assist less senior officers in similar circumstances. Police Officers must be capable of preparing complete written reports of all investigations and testifying regarding those reports when necessary.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$27.94
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
9

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jason Williams
Application Contact Title
Sergeant
Application Contact Agency
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Police Department
Application Contact Address

134 Brigham Hall
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 342-1584
Email
Application Contact Email
police@uwplatt.edu
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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