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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Emergency Mgmt Specialist
Job Summary:
The UW-Madison Police Department is hiring for full time Emergency Management Specialists. This position plays a key role in planning for, responding to, and preventing emergencies. This role works as part of a team responsible for crisis management, infrastructure security, and related critical functions. Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Manager, this position facilitates and manages the development of response plans for crisis, emergency response, continuity of operations, continuity of government, evacuation, logistics, disease outbreak, large population events and other emergency response plans for UW-Madison. This position provides assistance in plan development for UW System which consists of 26 campuses with over 200,000 students, faculty and staff. This position may require travel to UW System Colleges.
This position is considered an essential position for the University Campus. The final schedule worked will be discussed and agreed upon with UWPD management. In general, the hours will be during business hours Monday-Friday to meet the needs of UWPD. Occasional work beyond or outside hours agreed upon may be required during emergencies, special events or as assigned. This position will serve as an on-call staff member on a rotating schedule to respond to after hours and weekend emergencies. This position will be required to work special events or assignments as designated by the Department
UW-Madison Police Department employees will support the department's vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner which respects the rights, safety and dignity of all individuals. As a department employee, your everyday actions will be guided by the department's values and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. UW-Madison Police Department employees are expected to take an active role in creating and maintaining a positive, welcoming and inclusive work environment. Employees will assist or participate on an as-needed basis with the department's recruiting and hiring efforts and the onboarding of new employees in the work unit. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as a point of contact for emergency management and emergency operations center activations, has delegated authority to make decisions on behalf of emergency management including commitment of resources required to address emergency situations
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for crisis management activities
- Identifies, organizes, and evaluates emergency management education and drills
- Creates emergency plans in response to natural disasters, terrorist acts, crowd violence, and emergencies of significant scope
- Operates emergency control database(s) and adjacent resources
- Provides technical assistance with the development of compliance, investigative, and inspection procedures
Department:
UW-Madison Police Department
Compensation:
Minimum $63,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum six (6) months of relevant work experience in emergency management, first responder roles, or other relevant experience considered.
Must have completed Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and Incident Command System (ICS) 200.
Must have competent computer skills or the ability to learn the required applications.
This position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and also meets UW Risk Management Standards.
Candidates must pass the initial application screening, all steps of the hiring process, an extensive background investigation including past employment, reference checks, social media check, credit history, drug screen, and medical and psychological examination prior to beginning employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience is preferred providing support to different entities off-site, working with various levels of an organization's administration in developing and monitoring emergency response and management plans, and/or experience developing and facilitating tabletop/functional exercises.
Experience working on a campus or in a higher education setting is preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Minimum
Certifications:
Incident Command System (ICS) 300 Preferred
Incident Command System (ICS) 400 Preferred
Incident Command System (ICS) 700 Preferred
Incident Command System (ICS) 800 Preferred
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload your cover letter and resume into Workday. Please address the following in your cover letter:
Describe your education and your experience working with emergency plans, including how often you’ve been responsible for developing, organizing, and evaluating plans and training exercises.
Explain your proficiency with emergency management tools and systems, such as WebEOC, GIS, mass notification platforms, or resource‑tracking systems.
Explain your coordination and collaboration skills, especially working with cross‑functional teams, community partners, and external agencies.
Describe your knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management requirements, regulations, and best practices.
Eligible candidates may participate in the following steps (dates are subject to change): Initial Interview (4/21) and Final Interview (5/5). The tentative start date is set for end of June 2026.
Contact Information:
Scout Umnus
608-608-1038
careers@uwpd.wisc.edu
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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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