Police Officer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Police Officer Posting Number: NA01561 Employment

Status: Full Time Job Family: Community Safety and Law Enforcement

Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you

looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the

lives of students and faculty? We\'re always looking for highly talented

individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and

believe in being the difference in their work and community. We

prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work

to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our

society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student

engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and

mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and

sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional

excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of

leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our

relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package

including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university

match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees,

spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more

information, please view our

https://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/total-rewards.php. This is

your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their

employees\' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their

expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on

personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a

culture of respect and inclusion. The Police Officer\'s primary role is

to prevent crime and the breach of public order. Primary

responsibilities include protecting students, faculty, staff, campus

visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire,

theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforcing laws and traffic and

parking regulations; apprehending violators; providing general

information and assistance to the public; conducting criminal

investigations; and participating in community-oriented policing

efforts. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Investigate complaints or crimes

• Enforce traffic and safety regulations in accordance with all
  
  

municipal ordinances & state laws 3. Detection and prevention of crime

• Apprehension and arrest of violators of both municipal ordinances &
  
  

state laws 5. Participate in the investigation and follow-up of criminal

cases as required 6. Respond to calls for service both on and off campus

and submit required reports 7. Participate in all training provided and

required by the department 8. Offer unique individual talents and ideas

to advance the development of the officer and the department 9. Actively

cultivate the highest professional relationships with other departments,

outside agencies, and community groups 10. Maintain positive image with

the public through actions that are both professional and impartial 11.

Special assignments including university sporting events & concerts 12.

Possible responsibilities may include: Performance as a bike officer

Intoxilizer Operator Crime Scene Tech Critical Incident Team Homeless

Outreach Team Instructor of DAAT , Firearms, Emergency Vehicle

Operation, Vehicle Contacts, Active Shooter and/or First Aid/Combat

Casualty Care Drug Recognition Expert Traffic Investigator Tavern

Car/Alcohol Enforcement Field Training Officer Police Officer Support

Team (Peer Support) Rifle Operator Glock Armorer 13. May perform duties

that include Star Chase, ALPR Car, Booking Officer duties and/or MIRT

• Perform other related duties as required, assigned or requested.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be at least 21 years of

age. Possess High School Diploma or Eq ivalent. Must possess a valid

Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Driver\'s License with favorable driving record

at time of appointment. Be a citizen of the U.S. or be a permanent

resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship

(Government Code Section 1031(a)). Be free of any felony conviction and

certain misdemeanor convictions including domestic violence offenses.

For certified candidates: Graduation from certified academy with a Basic

Course Certificate within the past three years, or employment as a

police officer with a Wisconsin Certified Law Enforcement Agency within

the past three years. (Applicant: Must submit a copy of Basic Academy

Certificate with the application. If currently in an academy, include a

letter from the academy stating projected graduation date. The basic

academy certificate must be provided by time of appointment. For

non-certified candidates Must have 60 college credits upon graduating

the Police Academy. Functional competencies Must demonstrate excellent

oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills to

resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations. Ability to maintain

strict confidentiality; ability to exercise sound judgment and work

independently. A strong commitment to providing top-quality customer

service. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse

publics is required. Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively

in emergency and sensitive situations. Clear evidence of sensitivity to

and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,

disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. All

successful candidates must be able to pass an extensive background

investigation, a drug screen and psychological testing. Marquette

reserves the right to ask an employee at any time during employment to

repeat all tests and investigations as stated above to remain employed

in the Police Officer job. The Police Officer must also be able to

Perform All Duties And Physical Demands As Required. Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of current law

enforcement methods and procedures. Thorough knowledge of current

Wisconsin criminal codes and laws. Strong interest in the application of

community policing methods. Department: Police Department Posting Date:

04/21/2026 Closing Date: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7123197 It

is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment

opportunities (EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other

applicable federal or state-protected classification. Copyright 2025

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https://apptrkr.com/7123197 Qualified females, minorities, and special

disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.