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Become a Badger for Life

Madison is an amazing city, and the heart and soul is the University of Wisconsin. Becoming a security officer is a great career with our department. Learn how to protect and serve, find your groove and work in a thrilling environment. Take the step to becoming a Rising Star as a Security Officer.

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Security Officer Position Information

Starting Salary

Hiring Bonus: $4,000

Starting hourly: $23-$28 an hour

Night ($2.50/hr)
Weekend ($2.00/hr)
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Benefits

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department participates in the State of Wisconsin excellent benefit program that includes the following:

Comprehensive health insurance and prescription coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance (multiple, low-cost plans to choose from)
Wisconsin Retirement System with employer matching
Supplemental retirement programs
Accident coverage
Income continuation insurance (short & long term disability)
Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent day care)

Generous Paid Leave:

Vacation benefits that increase over time
Nine paid legal holidays
Paid personal holidays
Paid sick leave with unlimited sick leave accrual
6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Other incentives:

Tuition reimbursement
Paid trainings
On duty paid workouts
On-site fitness room and group fitness activities
Department provided physical therapy
Department provided wellness massages
Wellness workshops

Qualifications & Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for police officer)
Must have graduated from high school or received a GED
Good driving record and valid driver license
No felony or domestic violence convictions
No misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years
No active warrants or domestic violence injunctions
Additional drug use restrictions

Hiring Process

UW Madison Police Department has developed a comprehensive hiring process to evaluate the knowledge, skills and abilities of prospective employees. Each position is unique and has different steps to assess candidates. All positions apply through the UW Jobs website. Job postings are generally open for approximately 4 weeks. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.

Security Officer: Prospective Security Officers will take part in a panel interview. Candidates can expect a 3 month hiring and background investigation process.

All candidates who successfully complete all steps for their respective position will receive a conditional offer of employment and move to the background investigation stage. If the background investigation is deemed acceptable, the candidate will be given a final offer.