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Careers

Interested in a career with the University of Washington Police Department? Visit the UW Jobs website for information on working at UWPD and for information on the application process.

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Job opportunities

Want to follow up with us on a job application or have questions about the hiring process? You can contact us at uwpdhires@uw.edu.

Recruiting and hiring

Two officers stand by UW Police signThe Deputy Chief is responsible for all Human Resources functions for the department, including recruiting, hiring and training.

For information on current job openings, go to www.hr.uw.edu/jobs/. Select the Staff Jobs option. After logging in, search by Category: Police/Security.

Want to follow up with us on a job application or have questions about the hiring process? You can contact us at uwpdhires@uw.edu.

Lateral hires

Lateral-specific hiring at the University of Washington could land you one of the best police officer jobs in the Northwest. Think about it. Are you tired of running from call to call with no time to practice community policing? No consistent back-up? Concerned with your city or county budget? Go to: www.hr.uw.edu/jobs/. Click START your job search then select Job Category “Police/Security.” AA/EOE

For lateral officers, there are…

  • No immediate out-of-pocket testing expenses
  • No gathering in a room for a written test
  • No physical test required if you are a current law enforcement officer

The Lateral recruitment features a streamlined hiring process that treats you as an experienced officer.

The process involves…

  • Resume and basic UW online application
  • Conditional offer
  • Polygraph
  • Background investigation
  • Psychological test
  • Drug screen
  • Medical exam
  • Final offer

Once on board…

  • A 14-week Field Training Orientation program must be completed to assist you in transitioning to the University of Washington
  • A one-year probationary period

We are serious about you becoming a Husky. Consider joining our CALEA-accredited agency today. www.hr.uw.edu/jobs/