Campus Police Officer, Public Safety and Parking Services, Vancouver Campus
The Opportunity
Are you a police officer and have a passion for serving students? Apply online to our Campus Police Officer position today!
In this role, you will perform general duty police work to protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime on campus. As a Campus Police Officer, you will contribute to creating a safe environment where students can thrive and achieve their educational goals.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
30% Security and Emergency Response
30% Investigations and Reporting
15% Community Relations and Outreach
15% Campus Safety
5% Public Safety
5% Other duties as assigned.
Last Day Applications will be Accepted: June 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.
Monthly Salary: $ 5,783 to $ 7,589 | Range 61, Steps A to L | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
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.
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must pass a physical agility test, criminal background check, polygraph test, psychological test, medical screening and general aptitude test.
Incumbents are required to obtain certification or complete a basic law enforcement course as approved by the Washington Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Commission.
Incumbents have arrest powers and are required to be commissioned law officers under the regulations of the State.
The position requires occasional work hours during the evenings and weekends. Required to carry a cell phone and be available on-call after working hours. Some overnight travel is required.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of full-time employment as a commissioned police officer.
- Graduate of Criminal Justice Academy (BLEA) or agency with reciprocal agreement.
- Experience in Property and Evidence Management and Emergency Management.
- Experience working in an educational environment.
- Bachelors or Associate degree in related field of study.
- Two years of progressively responsible relevant experience.
- Completion of an advanced police management training program.
About WSU Vancouver
One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.
As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name: Public Safety and Parking Services
Department Link: https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/public-safety
City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
- Resume
- A cover letter
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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.