Full Time Officers

Mission

We are committed to continuously working in partnership with our diverse campus community so together we may foster trust, reduce incidents of crime and promote safety through education and enforcement.

Values

Treat all people fairly and with respect. Foster a mutually-beneficial relationship with the public. Provide fair, impartial and professional community-based policing by exemplifying the highest standard of conduct.

Goals

To serve the university community, by protecting life and property. To ensure all persons are treated fairly with respect, while preserving State and Federal laws. To encourage unity and the appreciation of cultural and racial diversity for all members of the university community.

Hiring Information

The Eastern Washington University Police Department is a professional law enforcement organization dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its diverse campus community. A career with the Eastern Washington University Police Department offers many rewards: competitive salaries and excellent benefits; opportunities to make significant positive impact on people in your community; an amazing variety of work and challenges; satisfaction with a challenging public service career; and pride in being a member of one of the best campus law enforcement agencies in the country.

Eastern Washington University, and its Police Department, encourages you to pursue the exciting field of law enforcement as a part of our dynamic team. This is an exciting time to become an Eastern Washington University Police Officer as the Department develops ever more powerful bonds with the campus community we serve. You can dedicate your career to that goal.

We are searching for gifted individuals of unquestionable integrity who can demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills under all conditions. We seek leaders who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the strength of character to show compassion and charity in the face of adversity. We will demand your commitment to public service and dedication to the betterment of our campus community!

Interested individuals can check for position openings and apply for jobs at the HR EWU Employment Opportunities page. Questions can be directed to any university police officer.

Duties and Requirements

Duties Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Additional Hiring Criteria:

Duties

The EWU Campus Police Officer will patrol the buildings and grounds of Eastern Washington University.

In the performance of their duties they shall:

Give special attention to areas of high crime incidents.
Conduct criminal investigations, and prepare reports of all investigations.
Make arrests and process individuals; testify in court and/or at University hearings.
Notify superiors of major crimes and other notable incidents.
Give directions and general information to guests and visitors.
Respond to emergency calls such as fires and personal injuries.
Assist in the training and mentoring of new officers.
Inspect and maintain assigned equipment including firearms and clothing.
Perform any other duties necessary to protect the lives, safety and property of the students, staff, faculty and guests of the University.
Participate in public safety related events and conduct training seminars for students, faculty and staff as required.
Attend all departmental in-service training and training seminars as required by the Chief of Police.
Be ready, willing and able to work additional work details outside of the normal schedule should the need for additional manpower be necessary.
Be subject to callback should an emergent event occur that effects the safety and well-being of the Eastern Washington University community.

Qualifications

The optimal candidate will have a vast law enforcement background, be community policing oriented, a problem solver with superior inter-personal skills and an inherent desire to assist the community in which they serve.

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be a legal resident of the State of Washington
Must possess a high school graduate diploma or GED, with higher education in a related field preferred and must have the ability to speak clearly, read and write fluently in the English language.
Two years of full-time college in Police Science or allied field; or one year of Police or related field.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency and/or diversity.
Ability to verbally communicate with both internal and external constituents in a professional and direct manner while maintaining customer service.
Demonstrated attention to detail through diligence and maintaining a high standard for finished work product.
Exemplifies roles requiring leadership and the associated characteristics of a strong leader: accountability, integrity, self-motivated, and a desire to lead others by example.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish and build relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and customers.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills to make decisions in emergency/harmful situations, as well as the use of problem solving skills as part of daily work responsibilities.
Must possess a Washington driver’s license with a good driving history and be capable of operating a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
Applicants will be required to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Fitness Test and participate in an oral board interview and testing as a part of the recruitment process. Applicants will be notified of the dates/times for these components of the process. The fitness test consists of a 300 meter run (to be completed in no more than 71.0 seconds), pushups (minimum of 21/maximum of 35), sit ups (minimum of 30/maximum of 38) and a mile and a half run (to be completed in no more than 14.31 minutes). Human Resources will contact applicants for the next available Fitness Test.
The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts and attend any required training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy.
The successful candidate will be required to pass both a psychological and polygraph test prior to entrance into the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy.
This is an Agency Shop position.
Job offer will be conditional upon the successful completion of an Oral interview and testing process, rigorous background investigation, psychological examination and passing of a thorough background check as well as successfully attending and completing the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy obtaining a full commission to work in the State of Washington as a commissioned police officer.
Must be computer literate and able to operate software programs associated with campus police duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Hiring Criteria:

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