Police Officer I

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Position Title : Police Officer I

Job Category : University Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile : Police Officer I

Job Duties :

The Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement position under the limited direction of Sergeant, Police Officer II or Director / Chief of 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 Stout community and work with the Stout community to resolve issues.

All Police Officers in permanent status are expected to have the ability to conduct complex investigations, take photographs, collect physical evidence and assist less senior officers in similar circumstances. Police Officers must be capable of preparing complete written reports of all investigation and testifying regarding those reports when necessary. Police Officers must maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of police equipment including the handling and use of firearms and be capable of using deadly force when appropriate based on the laws of the State of Wisconsin and Department policy.

Police Officers should be capable of working in cooperation with officers from other agencies and interacting with persons from other University departments, mental health and social services agencies. Police Officers may be required to participate in crowd control and dignitary protection details.

Experienced Police Officers may be selected to serve as Field Training Officers, Evidence Technicians or other specialty areas, in which cases additional training is normally provided. Experienced officers may also be assigned to Court Duties, and / or Crime Prevention programming.

Police Officers must, at all times, support the UW Stout Police department's mission, UW Stout's mission, providing essential law enforcement functions, respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. Police Officers must deal ethically with the public, valuing trustworthiness, respect, inclusivity, responsibility, justice, fairness, caring, civic virtue and citizenship, having character, pride and professionalism.

Key Job Responsibilities :

• 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
• Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information
• Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws
• Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community

Department :

University Police (Police & Parking Services) is a state certified police agency vested with providing law enforcement services for the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Officers either meet or exceed the training requirements of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. University Police are available 24 / 7 / 365 to help students, faculty, staff and guests in need of assistance through active patrols of campus or dispatched response protocols. University Police collaborates with campus departments and community agencies offering resources and support regarding crime prevention, emergency response, and public safety initiatives. University Police also manages all of the on-campus parking, including permit sales, parking lot maintenance, and enforcement of parking regulations.

Compensation :

Minimum starting salary of $26 / hr - $28 / hr.

12 month probationary period required.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands

How to Apply :

Applications received by end of day October 13th, 2025 are ensured full consideration . Applications submitted after October 13th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

Required application materials :

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and / or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information :

If you have questions regarding this position, or need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact :

Search Coordinator : Alisha Marburger

Phone : 715-232-1708

Email : Marburgera@uwstout.edu

Guidelines to ensure consideration :

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit : https : / / www.uwstout.edu / life-stout / police-and-parking / clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.

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