Police Officer
- Burlington, VT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Posting SummaryJoin 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
- 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
- Shares our commitment to education, equity, and service
- Values community engagement and open communication
- Wants to grow professionally in a supportive environment
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.
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, NEPBAPosting DetailsPosition 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 YesOur Common Ground StatementThe 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 InformationPosition 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) 12Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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