Perform general duty police work to protect life and property; enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime for Washington State University.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent; twenty-one years of age; possession of a valid driver’s license; no previous felony convictions; U.S Citizenship; AND two years of full-time college; OR one year of police experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Must obtain and maintain certification or complete a basic law enforcement course as approved by the Washington Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Commission.
Preferred Qualifications
Commissioned law officer under the regulations of the State of Washington.
Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with the public, other agencies, and co-workers in a positive manner.
Additional Information
Area/College: Finance and Administration, Public Services
Department Name: Police Department
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: police.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Range 61, $5,615.00 - $7,552.00 (Step A through M) Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Screening begins Tuesday, January 3, 2022 and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check. This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this vacancy, candidates must complete the following: 1) an application through Washington State University and 2) an application and a written and physical test through Public Safety Testing. Candidates who complete all portions of the application process by January 2ND, 2023 will receive first consideration for current vacancies. Please visit the Public Safety Testing website at www.publicsafetytesting.com to complete their application and sign up for testing.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Higher Education
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