Job Details

Campus Police Officer

This recruitment is to create an applicant pool for future openings only. We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Campus Police Officer. This position will perform general duty police work to protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime. EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position. The salary for this position is $70,812 (minimum) up to $95,220 top salary being offered. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
• Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
• An application and a written and physical test administered through Public Safety Testing is required for entry level applicants. Please visit the Public Safety Testing website to complete their application and sign up for testing (written and physical).
• Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

The successful candidate will be required to pass both a psychological and polygraph test prior to entrance into the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy for both entry and lateral applicants. This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Physical Demands - Contact Patti Hill in Human Resources to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Required Qualifications - High school graduation or GED Minimum age of 21 years Valid driver's license No previous felony convictions Two years of full time college in Police Science or allied field OR one year of police or campus security experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications, except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications - Current commissioned police officer

Other Skills and Abilities - Behave morally and make ethical decisions Establish and maintain command presence Demonstrate physical and mental courage and maintain situational awareness Serve the campus community while engendering values of justice, professionalism, trust, service, and integrity Utilizes de-escalation and conflict resolution skills Manage critical incidents and crises Innovate and display mental agility

Work Schedule Type - Other

Work Schedule - 7K 6 month rotation of 10 hour 40 minutes shifts per day* 5 ON 4OFF* 5 ON 4OFF** 5 ON 5OFF

Posting Date - 12/04/2025

Open Until Further Notice - Yes

Closing Date - 04/12/2026

Screening to Begin - Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants - It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Application Types Accepted - Application

Job Duties

% of Time - 50

Responsibility / Duty - Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statues, and ordinances. Inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, conduct fire watches as necessary, property damage, or other irregularities. Community oriented policing (COP).

% of Time - 20

Responsibility / Duty - Direct and regulate traffic; investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court, present evidence, and testify against persons accused of crimes.

% of Time - 15

Responsibility / Duty - Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses.

% of Time - 15

Responsibility / Duty - 5% Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency.5% Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate paging system; monitor alarm systems; prepare, type and distribute reports.5% Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity. Perform other duties as required.