Police Officer 1 Job at George Washington University
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Officer I. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped and best trained. The GW Police Department is responsible for providing primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses located in Washington, D.C. The department is committed to encouraging professional growth and development of its officers and takes a progressive approach to promote public safety and community engagement centered on its core values of accountability, trust, and transparency. If this is what you want in a career, GWPD is looking for you.
Responsibilities include:
- Patrols assigned areas and buildings to enforce DC laws and administrative GW ordinances.
- Responds to emergencies by assessing the situation and employing tact, diplomacy and individual judgment.
- May assist higher-level officers to conduct fact-finding investigations or specific projects, as well as occasionally appear in court regarding various incidents that occur within the University community as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
- This position is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This position is an Essential work position. These positions perform essential core safety and operational functions and typically need to be on campus even when access to campus is restricted. (For example: these employees reported to work daily throughout the pandemic – lab personnel, EHS staff, police officers, facilities staff among.)
Minimum Qualifications:
Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
- Maintain a valid drivers’ and eligibility to drive GW vehicles as per University policy during the course of employment.
- Must be able to pass GWPD administered physical fitness assessment and written assessment prior to job offer. (For details, contact GWPD Training Unit)
- Must possess a Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T) police training academy certification with a minimum of 700 training hours or ability to obtain certification and meet academy physical fitness requirements as training seats become available.
- Pass a physical exam, drug screen, psychological assessment, and background investigation.
- Maintain a valid District of Columbia Special Police Commission during the course of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current or retiring officers
Typical Hiring Range
CBA Negotiated Rate: $28.49/hr
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Safety and Security
Family
Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family
Campus Police - Operational
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Rotation Shifts
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Essential On-Site
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
If applicable, please attach a copy of your Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T) police training academy certification under
If applicable, please attach a copy of your Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T) police training academy certification under
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S011650
Job Open Date:
11/11/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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