Police Officer I

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.

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.

Specialized Opportunities
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.

Expectations
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.

Work Schedule
Currently, Officers are working 12-hour shifts with every other weekend being three (3) days off.

• Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information

• Engages in problem solving, threat mitigation, and conflict resolution for a wide range of issues and incidents involving citizens, groups, campus entities, government agencies, businesses, leaders, and others

• Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community

• Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community

• Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws

Department:

University Police

Compensation:

$26.00 - 35.50 per hour (certifiable - may be eligible for future step increases)*
or $23.00 per hour (non-certifiable - may be eligible for future step increases)

*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.

Recruitment Bonus:
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 linewith the normal payroll processing schedules.
A bonus of $2,500 will be awarded to eligible employeesafter successful completion of the new hire probationary period.

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

• Associates degree or 60 college credits

• Valid Driver's License

• No domestic abuse convictions

• No felony convictions

• Ability to possess a firearm

• U.S. Citizen

• Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate, interact with, and be respectful of a community of students, co-workers, faculty/staff, guests, and the general public.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and principles embodied in case law (court decisions and the ability to apply this knowledge with discretion as it pertains to the laws of arrest, search/seizure, collection and preservation of evidence, and use of force) as well as knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting employee health and welfare.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current investigatory techniques and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to observe and accurately recall facts or details about persons, events, accident or crime scenes, physical conditions, and behaviors of individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess situations and rapidly consider various options in choosing a course of action.

• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and execute complex written material and verbal instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks under stressful or crisis conditions.

• Experience in basic computer skills including, but not limited to: the use of Microsoft Office programs, TraCs, and various Records Management systems.

• Skilled in the use of enforcement and other types of equipment such as firearms, various enforcement devices, photographic equipment, voice recording equipment, etc...

• Prior customer service experience.

• Certification, or eligibility for certification upon hire, as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB).

• At least one year of experience in law enforcement (Police Officer, Corrections, Community Service Officer, or something related).

• Previously, or currently certified or trained as an instructor in a law enforcement discipline (DAAT, firearms, EVOC, Taser, ICAT, etc...).

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Cover Letter and DJ-LE-330 (section 6 is not required)

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by August 22nd, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO 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 hroffice@uwosh.eduor 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO 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.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/, or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy.

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.