Police Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number NA01561

Position Information

Position Title Police Officer State Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Staff Job Family Community Safety and Law Enforcement # Hours Per Week 36/44 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 Total Rewards guide.

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

2. Enforce traffic and safety regulations in accordance with all municipal ordinances & state laws

3. Detection and prevention of crime

4. 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

14. 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 Equivalent.
• 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 Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement

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.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of education

• High School

• 60 Credits

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PHD

• • Are you over the age of 21?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you reach the age of 21 at the time of appointment? (Please Note: Our hiring process from the time you submit your resume to when you would start takes approximately three months).

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Did you graduate from a Law Enforcement Officer Academy?

• No

• Currently Enrolled; Pending Graduation

• Yes

• • Do you have any previous Law Enforcement Officer experience?

• No

• Yes

• • If you answered yes to the above question. What was/is your reason for leaving your previous/current agency?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have prior military experience

• Yes

• No

• • Have you applied for the MUPD police officer position in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law?

• Yes

• No

• • Is disciplinary action pending against you in any jurisdiction? If yes, provide details about pending action, including the name of the agency and status of action.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? If yes, please provide details about the crime.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are any felony or misdemeanor charges pending against you? If yes, please provide details about pending charge. (Only charges that are substantially related to the open position will be reviewed).

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever surrendered, resigned, cancelled, or been denied a professional license or other credential in Wisconsin or any other jurisdiction? If yes, please give details, including the name of the profession and the agency.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Has any licensing or other credentialing agency ever taken any disciplinary action against you, including but not limited to, any warning, reprimand, suspension, probation, limitation or revocation? If yes, provide details about the action, including the name of the credentialing agency and date of action.

(Open Ended Question)

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of reckless driving or a substantially similar violation (e.g., drag racing)?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving intoxicated or impaired, or under the influence of drugs?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of refusing to submit to a lawfully requested breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of negligent homicide, manslaughter, hit and run, or a similar offense, irrespective of the specific nature of the crime charged or the punishment imposed?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of intentionally leaving the scene of an accident?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past three (3) years, have you been involved in three (3) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past year, have you been involved in two (2) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?

• Yes

• No