Police Officer

Overview

The Police Officer 3 is part of the George Washington University Police Department’s Patrol Division, reporting to Police Sergeants. The position is responsible for providing basic security and protection over persons and various University buildings within the George Washington University community, and to receive practical on-the-job and formal training necessary to attain and maintain a Special Police Commission from the District of Columbia.

• Patrols assigned areas and buildings to enforce DC laws and administrative GW ordinances.
• Responds to emergencies by assessing the situation and employing tact, diplomacy and individual judgment.
• May assist higher level officers to conduct fact-finding investigations or specific projects, as well as occasionally appear in court regarding various incidents that occur within the University community as necessary.
• Assists higher level staff members to train lower level Officers and provide on-site guidance to lower level officers when needed.
• Performs Public Safety and Emergency Medical dispatch duties when necessary, which includes the requirement to maintain all required training certifications.
• Provides post-academy on-the-job instruction to newly hired officers in the field.
• Is expected to provide feedback of newly hired officers based upon observations of actual on-the-job field experience.
• Must be able to provide direction and limited support to newly hired officers while they are completing field training.
• Possess and maintain a strong knowledge and understanding of department policies and procedures.
• Have a thorough understanding of the District of Columbia criminal code and municipal regulations that pertain to the position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement ( CBA ), which governs wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Maintain a valid drivers’ license and eligibility to drive GW vehicles as per University policy during the course of employment.
• Must be able to pass GWPD administered physical fitness assessment and written assessment prior to job offer.
• Must have completed an accredited state or federal law enforcement training academy to include the District of Columbia or ability to obtain certification and meet academy physical fitness requirements as training seats become available.
• Must pass physical fitness assessment (Cooper Standards) prior to attending training academy.
• Pass a physical exam, drug screen, psychological assessment, and background investigation.
• Maintain a valid District of Columbia Special Police Commission during the course of employment.
• Must have one year of experience as an Special Police Officer 1 or 2 within GW Police Department.
• Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Internal candidates may be subject to a background investigation prior to promotion.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department:
  Division of Safety and Operation
• Family:
  Safety and Facilities
• Sub-Family:
  Campus Police - Operational
• Stream:
  Service and Support
• Level: 3
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible
• Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
• Telework:
  No
• Required Background Check:
  Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

• Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)
• Posting Number: S014033
• Job Open Date: 02/03/2026
• Background Screening:
  Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
• EEO Statement:
  The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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