Become Part of the UM Team

The University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the University community who study, research, work, and live on the Coral Gables Campus.   We invite you to become part of a unique professional law enforcement team that strives for excellence. 

The Police Officer Application Process

The University of Miami Police Department recognizes the critical part the police officer applicant background investigation plays in the recruitment and selection process.  The department is committed to a quality recruitment and selection process that brings the best possible police officer applicant into the department and onto the campus. Because of this commitment to the excellence of its police officers, extensive efforts have been undertaken to make this process an efficient and effective tool to obtain the best possible candidates to work at the University of Miami.

The Recruitment and Selection Process for police officers at the University of Miami Police Department occurs in several phases.  Each phase has distinctive activities and functions that must occur in order to successfully recruit and select quality police officers for the University.   Below is a breakdown of each phase:

1. Application Process – online application, prescreen forms, 2^nd application package
2. Initial Standards Testing – TABE, FBAT, Physical Ability
3. Credit, Traffic, Criminal Checks
4. Initial Interview
5. POST Exam
6. Suitability Testing – Medical, psychological and polygraph exams
7. In-Depth Background – education and employment verification; interviews with neighbors, family members, character references, and employers; address verification; out-of-state checks (if applicable); verification of application with other agencies; civil court history check; training academy verification
8. Final Interview

The entire process lasts approximately 3 to 6 months (from Initial Standards Testing dates) and varies according to applicant employment and residence history.  We do not recommend applicants to take any of these exams independently, as these exam scores will not be accepted. 

Employment at UMPD

Police Officer (full-time) Starting Hourly Rates

$19.64/hr (certified)

$17.68/hr (academy trainee)

We offer the following incentives beyond those of regular UM employees:

Special Incentives

· $2K retention bonus upon completion of Field Training

· Step increase (eligible after 1 yr FTO completion; 5%  years 1-5, 2%  years 6-10)

· Longevity increase (5% at 5 years, 5% at 10% years of service)

· Shift differential pay (6%, 10%)

· Annual performance-based merit increase

· Educational and Career Development salary incentives paid by the University of Miami up to $130.00 per month

· Free meals (while on duty) at Board Plan cafeterias

Special Unit Pay

· $100.00 monthly for ’Canes Resource Officer

· $50.00 biweekly for Special Unit Pay (Bike patrol, FTO, Motors)

Overtime

Overtime opportunities are available on a limited basis.  Officers at the University can earn an average of $3,500 in overtime pay.  Scheduled overtime details regularly include:         

· On-Campus Athletic Events

· Concert and Shows at BankUnited Center

· Faculty Club and Rathskeller events

· Other University functions

Tuition Remission

After completing the University of Miami probationary period, all officers are eligible to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at no cost, and family members receive similar benefits. Full-time regular employees can receive a 100 percent tuition remission benefit for up to:

• Seven credits in the fall semester
• Seven credits in the spring semester
• Eight credits in the summer semester, and
• One intersession class per calendar year

Spouse and dependents receive:

· 70% tuition years 2-5 of employment

· 85% tuition years 6-10 of employment

· 100% tuition after 10 years of employment

For further information regarding tuition remission benefits, click here.

Vacation

· 10 days after 1 year of employment

· 15 days after 5 years of employment

· 20 days after 10 years of employment

 Holidays

12 scheduled holidays per full year of employment and 2 floating holidays per  year.  Floating holidays can be taken any time (subject to approval).   Worked holidays are paid at 2.5 times the regular hourly rate.

Retirement

· University-contributed monthly supplement of $1168 one year after successful FTO Completion (up to 25 years)

· University contributed savings plan (5%), optional employee contribution and University match (up to 5%) for a total contribution of  up to 15%

Life Insurance

· Non-Contributory Life Insurance

· Low Cost Voluntary Excess Life

· Low Cost AD&D Insurance

Health Plans

· Humana low-contribution health plan (HMO/PPO)

· High Deductible low-contribution health plan

· Dental Plans

All applicants must have 54 college credits (or 3 years of law enforcement/military service), be a U.S. citizen, meet vision requirements, and pass a thorough background investigation.

Please apply online at www.miami.edu/careers (Job category:  Public Safety & Security)