Police Officer - University Police and Public Safety (POOL)
Company: Central Washington University
Location: Ellensburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Central Washington University is recruiting a Police Officer to
join our University Police and Public Safety team in Ellensburg,
Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they
provide a safe and secure environment for the University. The role
is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives
you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on
experience, from $66,420 - $87,144 plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing
Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in
supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career
choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating
across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries,
athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining,
conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers,
housing for -10,000 students, health services, police and public
safety. For the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of
the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED)
Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our
journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all
identities thrive on campus.Tour our campus in Ellensburg here.
What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our
team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us.
We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement
and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your
dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program
for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more: .The Role:The CWU Police Department is accepting
applications to fill future anticipated openings for the position
of Police Officer. This position works in partnership with our
communities to create a safe and secure environment through
education and enforcement. Police Officers perform general duty
police work by patrolling the campus by vehicle, bicycle, or on
foot. The Campus Police Officer is responsible for security,
protection, providing assistance, crime prevention, investigation,
emergency aid, and ensuring proper enforcement of applicable
federal, state, and local statutes and other university
policies.
Job Duties
- Patrol designated areas including classrooms, residence halls,
and other facilities, by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, as
assigned
- Investigate and take action on complaints and related details as
assigned
- Perform community caretaking
- Respond to and handle emergency calls in patrol areas
- Respond and assist city, county, or other law enforcement
agencies in cases of emergency
- Conduct parking enforcement
- Advise, direct, and give information to the general public
- Perform related duties in connection with special events,
information services, medical assists, animal control, and various
other public services
- Make public safety presentations to the department, campus
community, and general public
- Prepare accurate and complete records and reports
- Provide documentation to the Prosecutor, Courts, other criminal
justice and social service agencies and appear in Court when
necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary: $5,535 /month with periodic increases up to $7,262
/monthSchedule/Appointment: Rotating shifts, including night and
weekend shifts Working Conditions: Patrol work is performed indoors
and outdoors and will have exposure to all types of weather and
conditions. Frequent contact with clients, including some contact
with those who may be angry, distraught, or frustrated. Potential
for damage to health, life, and property. Required to work varying
and rotating shifts and hours. Weekend, holiday and occasional
overtime work is required. Work requires a normal range of hearing
and visual acuity, eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Operate a motor vehicle. Use firearm(s) and respond to force to
protect lives. Some travel is required. Benefits: CWU offers a
comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental
insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and
disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans
depending on employment classification. For additional information
please visit: An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans.
To learn more, visit: .
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