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.

Equal Opportunity Statement - EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment - Applicants will be required to pass a written and physical test administered through Public Safety Testing. Please visit the Public Safety Testing website to complete their application and sign up for testing. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts. Entry level applicants will be required to attend a 720 hour basic law enforcement academy and certify as a peace officer as a condition of continuing employment. Lateral applicants must also have a current Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate or equivalent certification from another state-approved academy. Out of state lateral applicants must achieve certification by the Washington State Equivalency Academy within one year or employment. 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. This position is covered by the Eastern Washington University Police Guild.

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.

Pre-Placement Physical - Yes

Hearing Test - Yes

Medical Monitoring Post Hire - Yes

Protective Equipment - Eye, hearing, and respiratory protection; protective gloves, duty boots, ballistic vest University, local, regional, and State mandates for public and personal protections should be followed as needed.

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