Police Officer
UW - Oshkosh Police Dept
Agency City
Oshkosh
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Forward Together! Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the UW Oshkosh Police Officer serves a community of around 11,000 students and employees; covering 58 buildings on 184 acres along the Fox River in the heart of Oshkosh. UW Oshkosh Police Officers are sworn law enforcement professionals (State of Wisconsin LESB certified) who exercise full statutory arrest authority while carrying out the Department’s mission: to serve our community by building relationships, reducing fear, and solving problems – treating every person with the fairness and respect we would want for ourselves, and approaching every interaction as an opportunity to make a positive difference.
Officers may be selected for specialized roles such as Police Training Officer (PTO), Evidence Technician or Custodian, K9 Handler, Bicycle Patrol Officer, or Drone Team member. They may also be eligible to serve on multi-jurisdictional teams including the Winnebago County SWAT Team, Dive Team, or Accident
Reconstruction Team. Police Officers may be eligible for a recruitment bonus! A sign-on bonus of $1,000 will be awarded to eligible employees shortly after the employee’s start date and in line with the normal payroll processing schedules. A bonus of $2,500 will be awarded to eligible employees after successful completion of the new hire probationary period. Compensation: $29.00 - 37.00 per hour (certifiable - may be eligible for future step increases)* or $26.00 per hour (non-certifiable - may be eligible for future step increases)
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
UW Oshkosh Police Officers carry out the University’s safety culture. They are expected to:
-Model our values.
-Balance enforcement with empathy, recognizing that every contact is an opportunity to build trust and reduce fear.
-Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and cultural competency in serving a diverse campus community.
-Uphold the Department’s commitment to being approachable, proactive, and deeply invested in the success and safety of every person on campus. Key Responsibilities
-Provide a full range of law enforcement services including enforcing laws, investigating complaints, maintaining order, assisting people, identifying criminal activity, and apprehending offenders when necessary.
-Actively engage with students, employees, and visitors to build relationships that foster trust and develop a shared responsibility for campus safety.
-Partner with the community to identify the root causes of concerns and work toward sustainable solutions that enhance safety and wellbeing.
-Analyze data and trends to support crime prevention efforts.
-Conduct complex investigations, collect and process evidence, prepare thorough written reports, and testify in proceedings when required.
-Maintain proficiency in the safe use of police equipment, defensive and arrest tactics, and firearms in compliance with state law and department policy.
-Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, University departments, mental health providers, and human service agencies to provide coordinated responses.
-Support special details such as crowd management, special event security, and dignitary protection.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
*Applicants with previous certified sworn law enforcement experience may qualify for lateral transfer, progressing to the pay step that coincides with 75% of their recognized experience.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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
- Driver's license
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- No felony convictions
- U.S. citizen
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
Lincoln Hall 608 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
United States