<p>Official Job Title POLICE OFFICER I/II Working Title: Police Officer I or II Position Number 01521166, 00414611, 01308988 Division Finance & Administrative Affairs Department B02700 UNIVERSITY POLICE Position Type University Staff Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary Pay Basis Hourly Salary Grade 20 FLSA Status Nonexempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description</p> <p>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.</p> <p>UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/</p> <p>School/College/Division Description</p> <p>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs is currently seeking to fill up to two Police Officer positions for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Police Department. UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin's premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to over 23,000 students.</p> <p>UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Our tree-lined, 104-acre campus is located on Milwaukee's upper east side, one of the city's most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Police Officers serve as law enforcement officers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. These positions function with full arrest powers under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant. Many investigations and duty assignments are conducted independently. Responsibilities are generally complex and demanding and require the skills, abilities and training (provided).</p> <p>Police Officers will be expected to become thoroughly familiar with the police department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and memoranda, as well as the University Staff Code of Conduct. The principal duties of a University Police Officer are to provide for the personal safety of all persons on campus, ensure a peaceful environment in which the academic pursuits of the University can be realized, prevent and detect criminal activity and to apprehend those involved in such activity. Many additional services are also provided to students, faculty, staff, and community.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>An applicant for employment as a law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer shall possess either a 2-year associate degree from a Wisconsin technical college system district or its accredited equivalent from another state or a minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits. An applicant who has not met this standard at the time of employment shall meet this standard as a requirement of recertification by the board at the end of his or her fifth year of employment as a law enforcement officer; </li></ul> <p>AND</p> <ul> <li>Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver license or other such valid operator's permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in Wisconsin; </li></ul> <p>AND</p> <ul> <li>Have no unpardoned convictions for a felony, or any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin; </li></ul> <p>AND</p> <ul> <li>Have no convictions of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33), convictions of domestic abuse as defined in § 968.075(1)(a), Wis. Stats., or convictions of a crime subject to the imposition of the domestic abuse surcharge under § 973.055(4), Wis. Stats.; · Per § 66.0501(2); </li></ul> <p>AND</p> <ul> <li>Be of good character; and Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Have completed (within 3 years) or be currently enrolled and will complete, a Wisconsin Department of Justice "Law Enforcement Recruit" training course and be eligible for certification upon employment by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as a Law Enforcement Officer; </li><li>Be a certified Law Enforcement Officer in another state and be eligible for certification by Wisconsin LESB; </li><li>Hold or have held military veteran status in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as a law enforcement officer (Military Police/Security Forces/Master of Arms), full-time for a minimum of one (1) year beyond basic training, fully empowered and paid for all hours worked, and left law enforcement officer employment voluntarily with a good record and been out of that employment for less than three (3) years. </li><li>Have a current appointment within the Universities of Wisconsin in any employment classification. </li></ul> <p>Target Salary Range See pay scale in Benefits and Total Rewards Section below Benefits and Total Rewards</p> <p>Rates of Pay:</p> <p>ForLateral Transferapplicants who are selected for employment from another law enforcement agency as a full-time sworn officer, we will match completed continuous, full-time years of service and apply to the pay grid below as the starting wage up to year 5.</p> <p>Base rates listed below do not include overtime pay.</p> <p>There are many opportunities for overtime throughout the year, paid at time and a half.</p> <p>PAY GRID</p> <p>Academy | $27.55 (equivalent to $57,304 per year)</p> <p>Year 1|$34.65 (equivalent to $72,072 per year)</p> <p>Year 2|$36.81 (equivalent to $76,564 per year)</p> <p>Year 3|$38.98 (equivalent to $81,078 per year)</p> <p>Year 4|$41.15 (equivalent to $85,592 per year)</p> <p>Year 5 (POII)|$43.32 (equivalent to $90,105 per year)</p> <p>Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS):Prior WRS creditable years of service will transfer continuously to UWM.</p> <p>Leave Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Vacation: 104 hours per year starting, increases based on years of service </li><li>Sick leave (with no expiration): 130 hours per year </li><li>Personal holiday: 36 hours per year </li><li>Paid legal holidays: 9 days per year </li><li>Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks within one year of birth or adoption of a child. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>12-hour shift schedule. This means Police Officers work a minimum of 14 days per month. </li><li>Regular schedule includes every other weekend off (Fri, Sat, Sun). </li><li>Uniforms and equipment are provided by UWM. </li><li>Robust professional development opportunities are available for Police Department employees. </li></ul> <p>As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>Applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and submit the following:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of 3 professional references </li></ul> <p>In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.</p> <p>Application Deadline 05/18/2025 Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No If Continuous, Initial Review Date Position Contact Name Aundria Johnson or Deidre Colas Contact Phone 414-229-4627 Contact Email aundria@uwm.edu or dlhardy@uwm.edu Application Notes</p> <p>For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.</p> <p>Legal Notices</p> <p>AA/EO Statement</p> <p>UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations</p> <p>UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.</p> <p>Confidentiality of Applicant Materials</p> <p>UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.</p> <p>CBC and Reference Check Policy</p> <p>Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.</p> <p>Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)</p> <p>For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.</p> <p>Employment Authorization</p> <p>In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p> <p>Job Categories Public Safety, Law Enforcement/Compliance</p>