Career Opportunities

Georgetown University Police Department Positions

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.