Police Officer

About the role

This position performs the duties of an armed peace officer, conducting field investigations and providing armed vehicular and foot patrol within the Western Campus.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and reports intelligence-related information in reference to the Public Safety Officer’s assigned campus.
• Provides protection for persons and property.
• Responds to calls for assistance in life threatening, emergency and service related situations.
• Observes and investigates criminal activity and other incidents or conditions jeopardizing the safety and security of the community.
• Counsels and advises students, staff, visitors and the College community.
• Conducts filed investigations, initiates and executes detentions.
• Makes arrests, issues citations, writes reports, and obtains warrants.
• Transports prisoners to jail or to a juvenile facility.
• Testifies in a court of law.
• Controls crowds and controls/directs traffic.
• Enforces state and federal law, local ordinances, College policies and organizational regulations.
• Provides assistance to local police agencies during emergencies.
• Completes necessary administrative forms/reports as required.
• Admits authorized personnel to locked buildings during secure hours.
• Furnishes escort service and transports visitors, guests, staff and students as needed.
• Makes authorized off-campus pickups and deliveries.
• Provides directions and other information to College personnel, students, visitors, and/or the general public.
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required by federal and state regulations, and College policies and procedures.
• Presents citizen training programs and in-service workshops as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Accesses and utilizes College prescribed software programs including, but not limited to, training, email and payroll information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, good note taking and report writing.
• Must have good physical ability, aptitude and policing skills.
• Must be able to maintain proficiency with a semi-automatic handgun and other required weapons.
• Valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy state certification.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license.
• Must obtain within the first 90 days of employment and keep current certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Must obtain certifications in AED, Awareness of HazMat, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Personal Awareness Protection Equipment within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to meet the College insurability requirements.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.
• Must be a citizen of the U.S.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to satisfactorily complete a thorough background investigation, firearms qualification, physical examination, and psychological evaluation.
• Associate degree in Law Enforcement or related field preferred.
• Law enforcement work experience as a police officer equivalent to a minimum of three (3) years full-time or six (6) year part-time experience.
• Previous law enforcement experience in a university or college setting preferred.

Skills

• Keyboarding
• Basic math and grammar
• Basic or standard word processing (MS Word)
• Spreadsheet applications (MS Excel)
• Email software package (MS Outlook)
• The Internet
• First Aid and CPR
• AED
• Awareness of HazMat
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Personal Awareness Protection Equipment

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Minimum salary $56,763.20 /annually

Schedule

11:00 pm - 7:00 am; Monday - Friday