• Police Officer

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Police Officer

    Posting Summary

    Join UVM Police – Serve, Educate, and Grow with Us

    UVM Police is a values-driven organization committed to fostering safety, education, and trust within our diverse campus community. We prioritize strong relationships and believe that modern policing is about education, collaboration, and thoughtful enforcement. At UVM Police, your work makes a difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day.

    Benefits Include:

    + Signing bonus

    + Shift differential pay (in addition to base salary)

    + College tuition remission for employees and dependents

    + 10% employer contribution to retirement savings plans (with 2% employee contribution)

    + 20 days of paid time off ( PTO ) to start, plus medical leave

    + Up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

    + Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

    + Opportunities for overtime and comp time accrual

     

    Why Join UVM Police?

     

    + Work in a university environment that values education and personal growth

    + Be part of a team that emphasizes respect, inclusion, and community collaboration

    + Serve a vibrant, diverse campus with opportunities to build meaningful connections

    Our Ideal Candidate:

    + Shares our commitment to education, equity, and service

    + Values community engagement and open communication

    + Wants to grow professionally in a supportive environment

     

    Learn more about our department, qualifications, and the UVM community at www.uvm.edu/police.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    + Associate’s degree and one to two years’ related experience required.

    + Certification by Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council within probationary period required.

    + Physical examination, written examination, psychological evaluation, and background investigation required pursuant to Rule 32 of Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council.

    + Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain, and driver’s check required.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with people; physically restrain a suspect; run up/down several flights of stairs and up to 100 yards; stand for long periods of time; walk for several hours while on patrol; drive emergency response vehicle. Ability to hear radio and telephone communications at both high and low decibels. Radio and telephone communications require clear diction without impediments. Good vision needed.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Anticipated Pay Range See Step Plan: https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Human-Resources/LER/Teamsters\_Contract.pdf current contract expires 6/30/2025, actual pay to be determined with new contract negotiations

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Overtime required, Bargaining Unit Position - Teamsters, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, 40 hour work week, Background Check required for this position, Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, TM

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont

     

    Job Open Date 04/11/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Position Information

    Position Title Police OC2 N

     

    Posting Number S5579PO

     

    Department Police Services/11575

     

    Position Number 002634

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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    + UVM Employment Web Site

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents