Police Officer

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

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position Yes, NEPBA

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, United States

Job Open Date 09 / 03 / 2025

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

Open Until Filled Yes

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground : Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Police OC2 N

Posting Number S5734PO

Department Police Services / 11575

Position Number 003507

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 40

Term (months per year) 12

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