The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Officer 2. 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... more details
Police Officer 2
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For Additional information on DC SOMB’s Campus Special Police Officer license please visit https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1617436.
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 2. 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 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certification (FLETC), Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T) police training academy certification or ability to obtain certification and meet academy physical fitness requirements as training seats become available.
Employment is contingent on successful completion, post job offer, of a background investigation, physical examination, a drug screening, and a psychological examination.
Maintain a valid District of Columbia Special Police Commission during the course of employment.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Essential onsite
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:
For Additional information on DC SOMB’s Campus Special Police Officer license please visit https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1617436.
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012977
Job Open Date:
04/22/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a current employee of The George Washington University?
Yes
No
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
Yes, IEP complete
No, still in IEP
N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)
* The DC SOMB license requires the applicant to be a US Citizen, at least 21 years of age and have obtained a HS/GED degree or have one year of experience as a special police officer in the District of Columbia. Do all of these conditions apply to you?
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