Police Department
Campus Safety Officers at UW-Whitewater

Campus Safety Officers (CSO)

The UW-Whitewater Campus Service Officer (CSO) program will serve as a resource to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the campus community. The CSO will provide proactive, paraprofessional and personable services through safety awareness, service and security.

Core Values

C: Community Safety Awareness: CSO will patrol with high visibility and be aware of all the needs of the UWW campus as well as the diverse community.

S: Service Oriented: CSO will perform their duties in a friendly and positive manner. The CSO is committed to helping others in any way possible to assure a safe environment on campus.

O: Observant: CSO will be alert and attentive while on patrol and communicate with the police officers as needed to promote a safe and secure environment.

Qualifications:

  • UW-Whitewater student
  • Enrolled in at least half-time (6 credits undergrad; 4.5 credits grad) or have been accepted for such enrollment to be employed on campus. If a student drops below half-time status, the student will be removed from the payroll system immediately.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

  • Inclement weather conditions may prevail
  • Be able to lift 25 lbs

Working Hours:

  • Flexible upon class schedule
  • Pedestrian Crossing shifts x2/week
  • Safety Patrol shifts (Weekends included)
  • Day and night time shifts

Campus Service Officers hours of operations include: day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and inclement weather. Hours of operation will be determined at the beginning of each academic semester. Campus Service Officers will be scheduled to work based on schedule flexibility and availability.

Shifts for the Campus Service Officer consist of: Pedestrian Crossing, Safety Patrol, Weekend Patrol, Event Patrol, Subject Watch, and Special Events/Assignments.

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