Police Officer - University Police

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:   

Police Officer

JOB PURPOSE:  

Provide quality law enforcement services through protection of life and property; preservation of the peace; crime prevention; and enforcement of all laws, ordinances, and university regulations in a fair and impartial manner.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in a prompt, professional manner. Types of calls include fire, medical, crime reports, disturbances, requests for transport, crimes in progress, as well as burglar, fire, and panic alarms. Provide emergency first aid as needed.
• Perform preventative patrol and proactively engage with the University community in the course of daily patrol. Patrol may be in the form of vehicular, bicycle, or on foot.
• Utilize community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life on campus.
• Make physical arrests, process arrestees and initiate criminal prosecution. Issue citations and prepare criminal complaints.
• Maintain current training and use of technological applications in photography, evidence collection, and surveillance.
• Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on University property and enforce traffic and parking violations.
• Staff special event assignments, including athletic competitions and other campus activities and events. Maintain crowd control and provide instructions and directions to event attendees and staff.
• Act as an information resource for visitors and community members; keep abreast of departmental and university activities.
• Employ effective community service-oriented techniques, ensuring positive and professional interactions are maintained with University community members. Routinely interact with residence assistants (RA) and other University faculty, staff, and students during normal patrol; share crime prevention information and valuable safety and security techniques.
• Prepare well-written reports through electronic CAD Systems and field notes of investigations and patrol activities.
• Participate in annual legal updates as dictated through local, state, and federal law.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification 
• Consistency
• Influence
• Integrity
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation
• Stress Tolerance
• Quality Orientation              

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Associate’s degree (or successful completion of 60 college credit hours) or current Wyoming peace officer certification required.

Experience: None

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: 

• 21 years of age and a United States Citizen. Current certified Peace Officers or be on the current registry of applicants after having successfully completed testing administered by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Applicants are subject to a thorough background and reference investigation, must pass medical, physical fitness, psychological, and oral board examinations.
• Police Officers at the University of Wyoming must maintain physical fitness standards as determined by the Chief of Police in order to perform maximum physical effort when required.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 
• Non-certified applicants must successfully complete a program of initial training at the Wyoming Law En