Our police department has 15 commissioned police officers who patrol and protect our campus community 24 hours a day, year-round. Our department’s primary jurisdiction is the 325-acre campus, which includes a population of over 12,300 students and 1,200 faculty/staff members. Community oriented policing is at the heart of our success here in Eagle Country. Our department is committed to building relationships with community members while providing the highest level of service to keep our citizens safe.

The EWU Police Department is a fully commissioned Police Department that resides within a campus community. We are located in Cheney, WA which sits approximately 16 miles west of the bustling city of Spokane WA. Our police department has 15 commissioned police officers who patrol and protect our campus community 24 hours a day, year-round. Our department’s primary jurisdiction is the 325-acre campus, which includes a population of over 12,300 students and 1,200 faculty/staff members. Community-oriented policing is at the heart of our success here in Eagle Country. Our department is committed to building relationships with community members while providing the highest level of service to keep our citizens safe.

On a typical shift, our officers engage in a wide variety of activities, such as:

• Responding to, investigating and solving crimes;
• Patrolling the streets, residence halls, administrative buildings and grounds of our campus;
• Providing safety and security at sporting events and other special events;
• Assisting our campus community with battery jumps, safety escorts, vehicle and door unlocks;
• Providing backup to neighboring agencies; and
• Connecting our vulnerable community members with resources and services.

Officers who wear our uniform take an oath to honestly and faithfully serve and protect our campus and community. Our officers take this job to heart, and it requires top-notch training and education. Our officers participate in an average of 54 hours of training per year, which enables them to stay up-to-date on various law enforcement topics and changing technology, prepares them for split-second decisions, allows them to effectively serve and protect the public, as well as advance their careers and enabling growth in the department.

Classification Title: Campus Police Officer

· Classification Code: 387E

· FLSA: Non-Exempt

· RCW Exemption Criteria: No Response

· Position Type: Classified

· Bargaining Unit

· Salary / Wage Range: 51

· Application Types Accepted:

Position Details

Position Description Information

· Working Title: Campus Police Officer

· EWU Position Number: C99466

· CUPA Code: No Match

· Job Summary/Essential Functions:

· Inspire Awesome with Eastern Washington University. We are currently seeking applications for Campus Police Officer.

· This position will perform general duty police work to protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime.

· On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 10 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses.

· EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

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Conditions of Employment

· Applicants will be required to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Fitness Test and participate in anoral board interview 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. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check and pre-placement physical prior to beginning work. This is an Agency Shop position.

· For a full description of the conditions of employment for this position, please contact Kim Davis at (509)359-6904.

· Pre-Placement Physical Yes

· Hearing Test Yes

· Medical Monitoring Post Hire No

· Protective Equipment Eye & hearing protection; protective gloves, leather boots, ballistic vest

· Required Degree:

· Degree required by: No Response

· Required Discipline(s) for Degree:

· Minimum Qualifications:

o High school graduation or GED; At least twenty-one years of age;

o Possession of a valid driver's license; No previous felony convictions;

o AND two years of full-time college in Police Science or allied field; OR one year of police or campus security.

o Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

o Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency and/or diversity.

· Preferred Qualifications:

o Current commissioned police officer OR

o Has completed Criminal Justice Training Commission reserve police officer academy and has been employed for the last two years as a police officer.

· County: Spokane

· Work Schedule Type: Other

· Work Schedule: 7K- 6-month rotation of 10 hour 40 minutes shifts per day

· % Full Time: 100

· Term of Appointment: 12 months

Please see the Important Information section. 

$68,412 - $92,004

On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and a LEOFF2 retirement plan. Additionally, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees & families, discounted staff rates for accessing the fitness center, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses.