Career Opportunities
Georgetown University Police Department Positions
For all open career opportunities, please visit Georgetown’s Employment Opportunities page.
Police Officer
- Starting salary is $58,240.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver’s License.
- 21 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Two years of experience in law enforcement.
- Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Officer. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, conducting preliminary investigations or special events.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Consortium of University Public Safety Institute or have previously completed the equivalent.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer’s Commission.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For more information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Security Officer
- Starting salary is $42,640.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver’s License. 18 years old. Clear criminal history.
- Three years of general work experience with at least one year in law enforcement or security.
- Under general supervision performs the duties of a Security Officer. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, instructing criminal investigations or special events.
- Performs access control functions, including checking identification at building entrances and locking and unlocking buildings.
- Performs vehicle escorts.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security License.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Master Police Officer
- Starting salary is $60,320.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver’s License.
- 21 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Five years of experience in law enforcement.
- Performs all functions of a Police Officer in addition to conducting in-service training, serving as a Field Training Officer, and serving as an acting supervisor when needed. Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Officer. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, instructing criminal investigations or special events.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Consortium of University Public Safety Institute or have previously completed the equivalent.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer’s Commission.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Communications Operator
- Starting salary is $49,920.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 18 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Under general supervision performs the duties of a Communications Operator.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask.
- Must be able to successfully complete APCO PSTC certification or equivalent.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Detective
- Starting salary is $60,320.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver’s License.
- 21 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Five years experience in law enforcement, with at least two years of experience with criminal investigations.
- Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Detective. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, conducting preliminary investigations or special events.
- Demonstrated ability to: conduct interviews and investigate complex cases, testify in grand juries, hearings and trials and prepare affidavits, warrants and investigative reports.
- Must possess intermediate knowledge of criminal and civil law and of police practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of: court system, modern police practices, crime investigation methods, presentation of physical evidence, principles and practices of police supervision, DPS regulations, policies and procedures and University policies and procedures.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Consortium of University Public Safety Institute or have previously completed the equivalent.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer’s Commission.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Police Sergeant
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and valid Driver’s License.
- 21 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Five years of experience in law enforcement with at least two years of supervisory experience.
- Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Sergeant. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, conducting preliminary investigations or special events.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Consortium of University Public Safety Institute or have previously completed the equivalent.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer’s Commission.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Detective Sergeant
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and valid Driver’s License.
- 21 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Five years of experience in law enforcement with at least two years in investigations.
- Must have previous experience and/or training in situations involving sexual assault and discrimination (including religious, racial and sexual orientation).
- Knowledge of: court system, modern police practices, crime investigation methods, presentation of physical evidence, principles and practices of police supervision, DPS regulations, policies and procedures and University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to: conduct interviews and investigate complex cases, testify in grand juries, hearings and trials and prepare affidavits, warrants and investigative reports.
- Experience and/or certified training as an investigator to include Crime Scene and Death Investigations, evidence/property collection and preservation, interview/interrogation, latent fingerprint collection and overt/covert electronic surveillance techniques. NCIC certification or eligibility for certification is preferred.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Consortium of University Public Safety Institute or have previously completed the equivalent.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer’s Commission.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.
Lieutenant
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and valid Driver’s License.
- 21 years old.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Clear criminal history.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience related to public safety, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in internal policy and procedures, reports and preliminary investigations. Experience in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
- Previous experience in, and responsibility for, critical incident response and notification procedures. Previous experience and/or training in situations involving sexual assault and discrimination (including religious, racial and sexual orientation).
- Must satisfactorily complete a Consortium of University Public Safety Institute or have previously completed the equivalent.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer’s Commission.
- Benefits include health insurance, generous matching 403(b) retirement plan and 90% tuition reimbursement.
For More Information about this position, including current openings, please visit the GU Employment Opportunities page.