Duties and Responsibilities include:** + Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes, and ordinances + Inspect buildings and grounds for trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities + Direct and regulate traffic; investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court, present evidence, and testify against persons accused of crime + Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate paging system; monitor alarm systems; prepare and distribute reports + Prevent or disperse illegal gatherings or demonstrations; maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity + Issue misdemeanor citations; investigate, arrest and/or book suspects into applicable detention facilities for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses + Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency **Specialized Units/Opportunities** UW Police Officers have unique opportunities to work in specialized units and assignments. Detailed information requested includes: + Addresses of all residences + References + Names and addresses of family members + Arrests and criminal history + Traffic driving record + Military service + Employment history + Drug use + Education history + Memberships in professional organizations + Financial information Copies of the following documents: + High school diploma/GED certificate + Social Security card + Driver's License + Birth Certificate (Certified copy) + Transcripts of college grades (Certified copy from Institution Registrar) + Any other documents, certificates, resumes, performance evaluation reports, etc., which show your abilities and training for the position **THIS STEP IS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL OFFICER CANDIDATES:** 3. Testing for Entry Level applicants (APPLICANTS WILL BE ASSESSED A FEE FOR TESTING) Public Safety Testing The Entry Level Police Officer Exam is administered through Public Safety Testing.