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Police Officer - REVISED REVIEW DATE

Employer
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 12, 2021


Posting Details

Recruitment Number

1009

Working Title

Police Officer - REVISED REVIEW DATE

Position Type

Staff/Administrative

Appointment Percentage

100

Division/College

Administration and Finance Division

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies in support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and Police & Parking Services.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant and in consultation with the Chief of Police Services, the Police Officer will provide enforcement and protection services to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. The work affects the safety of University property, students, faculty, staff and the general public while they are on the University grounds, and insures compliance with all applicable campus, state, and local rules and laws. This position will patrol University buildings and grounds as well as perform investigative duties as needed.

Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Required Qualifications

• Must have completed, or be currently enrolled & will complete a WI Department of Justice “Law Enforcement Recruit " training course, & be eligible for certification upon employment by WI Law Enforcement Standards Board ( LESB ) as a Law Enforcement Officer or be a certified Law Enforcement Officer in another state and eligible for certification by WI LESB .
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or a valid driver’s license from another state.
• Authorization to drive a University vehicle is required.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer.
• The ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment (e.g. firearm and ammunition, radio/video/photography equipment, TASER Electronic Control Device, etc.).
• Knowledge of evidence preservation techniques including photography and other standard evidence collection techniques.
• Knowledge of emergency vehicle operation procedures and ability to drive a vehicle in emergency mode.
• Knowledge of the proper preparation of all reports, forms and processing of arrested persons.
• Knowledge of crowd management techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate state and federal statues, laws and administrative rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of investigation and arrest techniques.
• The ability to observe and accurately recall facts or details about persons, events, accidents or crime scenes, physical conditions and individuals’ behavior.
• Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective public relations techniques to communicate clearly and concisely, interact with, and be respectful of a diverse community of students, co-workers, faculty/staff, guests and the general public.
• The ability to maintain proficiency in technical aspects of law enforcement (e.g. CPR, first aid, AED, defensive tactics, firearms qualification, physical fitness, and emergency vehicle operation).
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry and retrieval (e.g. word processing, database and internet).

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

• The ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations.

Working conditions and environment

• Due to the nature of this position and the need for coverage for emergencies, scheduling, etc. the person selected for the position is required to establish (if not already) and maintain residency within one hour’s response time of the UW Police Headquarters. Response time may be measured by driving during the least congested time period and obeying all traffic regulations. This condition must be met within three months of starting employment with the UW-La Crosse Police Department. Exceptions to this condition may only be granted by the Chief of Police.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays if necessary.

Miscellaneous Information

Duties/Responsibilities

These are the job duties required for the position.

Responsibility Statement

Preservation of law, order, and personal safety on the UW-La Crosse campus

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Enforce appropriate State Laws and University System codes within their arrest powers and jurisdiction.
• Protect the public against offenses, and property from fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Respond to alarms and safety monitoring devices with due regard for care and caution.
• Make routine checks of all academic buildings and residence halls during periods the buildings are vacant.
• Monitors special events to maintain order and provide assistance to public and students, etc.
• Enforce University Parking regulations including issuance of parking citations.
• Attend special functions, such as sporting events, to maintain order and provide assistance to public and students, etc.
• Patrol University buildings and grounds by motor vehicle, foot, or bike to observe and detect violations of law and enforce University Policies and Procedures.

Percentage Of Time

65

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Performance of Investigative duties

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Investigate and document cases involving controlled substances, crimes against persons (Battery, Sex Offense, Weapons Offense), crimes against property (Arson, Theft, Burglary, Vandalism) and computer crimes.
• Collect, preserve, and document evidence in following the procedures established in uniformity with statutes or the rules of evidence.
• Develop complete and detailed written reports of all complaints, violations, etc. to provide to the supervisor.
• Interview and obtain statements from victims, witnesses, suspects and others who may have knowledge of a crime or violation in order to obtain facts and information and refer to appropriate agency.
• Adhere to US Constitution and/or Wisconsin State Statues in the performance of an investigation.
• Conduct follow up investigations as needed or assigned on incidents or crimes.
• Cooperate with authorities on various ongoing investigations and assignments. Work cooperatively with other authorities, agencies and departments on various investigations or assignments.

Percentage Of Time

15

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Responsibilities as Department Representative and Training Officer

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Recommend/conduct in-service trainings for the department Police Officers.
• Conduct training for campus groups and organizations as directed, and conduct training and presentations on behalf of the University Police to persons, groups or organizations.
• Attend unit staff meetings.

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Provision of emergency and other services at times when staff that normally perform the duties are not present

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Provide on-site emergency medical care, until the arrival of qualified professionals.
• Convey persons with emergent medical conditions to University Health Center and/or hospital.
• Activate and administer the campus emergency plan as needed.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor and Chief of Police Services.

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential

No

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions

Posting Date

03/12/2021

Close Date

04/09/2021

Continuous Recruitment

No

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

04/09/2021

Position Contact Name

Sgts, Nicole Miller and Paul Iverson

Position Contact Email

nmiller@uwlax.edu, piverson@uwlax.edu
Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Reference Contact Information
Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * I have completed at least 60 post-secondary education credits from a degree or non-degree program at an accredited educational institution OR have been grandfathered in by the Law Enforcement Standards Board (employed as a law enforcement officer prior to February 1, 1993).
    • Yes
    • No
  2. I have been certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as a law enforcement officer and am currently employed by a law enforcement agency.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. I am in the process of completing my Wisconsin Department of Justice 'Law Enforcement Recruit' training course and will be eligible to receive my certification upon employment by a law enforcement agency. (NOTE: training course must be completed within 2 weeks of hire).
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have a record of an un-pardoned adult felony conviction?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Are you at least 21 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. Were you ever found to have engaged in any sexual violence or sexual harassment in a previous work assignment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
    • Yes
    • No
  10. Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
    • Yes
    • No
  11. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
    • Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
    • HERC Web Site
    • HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
    • Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
    • Minority Publication/Web Site
    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
    • La Crosse Tribune
    • Personal Referral
  12. After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/life-events/empcha/ra/). Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?
    • Yes
    • No
  13. Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.
    • Yes
    • No
  14. Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).

    (Open Ended Question)

  15. Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? (UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).
    • Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
    • Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
    • No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.
  16. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
    • I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
    • I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.
  17. Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
    • Yes
    • No


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