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CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER, LATERAL (MULTIPLE OPENINGS)

At a Glance

Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Employment
Full time
Posted
2026-08-06

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Education
  • Finance
  • Legal
  • Medical

Requirements

PST conducts our Background Investigation Process.

Detailed information requested includes:

Traffic driving record

Financial information

Social Security card

Oral Boards (panel interview)

Compensation & Benefits

$109,548.00 annual

$127,044.00 annual

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For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Responsibilities

application via the Public Safety Testing (PST) website

Reporting to the Chief of Police, the Lateral-Level Campus Police Officer at the University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) is responsible for responding to public calls for service within a very diverse community, providing community-oriented law enforcement services to the campus and nearby areas, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, and University regulations.

Police Officers conduct criminal and traffic investigations, make arrests, prepare necessary documentation and testify in court.

Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes, and ordinances – 20%

Inspect buildings and grounds for trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities – 10%

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 criminal activity – 20%

Team

The Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the UW Police Department Seattle campus. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments; prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters; and respond appropriately to incidents.

About the Company

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.