Job Information
Central Washington University Campus Police Officer (POOL) in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Campus 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 $69,408 - $93,312 annually 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, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, 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: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. 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. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. 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. - Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizen Twenty-one years of age High school graduation or equivalent A valid driver's license