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.
Current openings
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
The 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/