University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Police Officer- LTE and Continuous Recruitment

The UW Oshkosh Police Department is actively seeking experienced and certified law enforcement professionals to join our team and support our mission of ensuring campus safety and security.

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the UW Oshkosh Police Officer serves a community of around 11,000 students and employees; covering 58 buildings on 184 acres along the Fox River in the heart of Oshkosh. UW Oshkosh Police Officers are sworn law enforcement professionals (State of Wisconsin LESB certified) who exercise full statutory arrest authority while carrying out the Department’s mission: to serve our community by building relationships, reducing fear, and solving problems – treating every person with the fairness and respect we would want for ourselves, and approaching every interaction as an opportunity to make a positive difference.

This Continuous Recruitment Pool is designed to meet the department’s evolving staffing needs in the following areas:

In this role, the individual would be available to cover open shifts on an as-needed basis, providing essential support services to ensure the smooth operation of the department. These certified law enforcement professionals would be expected to respond to short-notice shift openings due to absences, special events, or increased operational needs.

• →Provides protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order and provides emergency aid to the institutional community

• →Engages in problem solving, threat mitigation, and conflict resolution for a wide range of issues and incidents involving citizens, groups, campus entities, government agencies, businesses, leaders, and others

• →Performs preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes, identify suspects and victims, apprehend criminals, and document case information

• →Ensures the safe and orderly flow of traffic on institutional roadways and enforces traffic laws

• →Provides personal safety and crime prevention education to institutional community

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

• Valid Driver's License

• No domestic abuse convictions

• No felony convictions

• Ability to possess a firearm

• U.S. Citizen

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• DJ-LE-330 (section 6 is not required)

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.  

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.   

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.   

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.   

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/, or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy. 

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.