University Law Enforcement Officer 3, Public Safety

About the role

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is seeking candidates for multiple vacancies of the same position - rank will be commensurate with experience. UCPD is a fully empowered policing agency that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All police officers are certified by the State of Ohio and have full police authority.

Responsibilities

• Detain and arrest offenders.
• Complete prisoner processing procedures.
• Maintain and transport persons in custody.
• Engage in public speaking, problem solving initiatives, and with citizens in crime reduction efforts through effective communication.
• Execute civil processes.
• Learn and enforce university and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures, University Law Enforcement techniques, labor relations and proper safety practices.
• Participate in Community Oriented Police programs.
• Conduct community relations programs, professional radio and telephone communications activities.
• Attend community meetings.
• Must know basics of criminal and civil law; demonstrate complaint resolution skills, good report writing and public relations skills.
• Write complete detailed reports, take field notes, prepare narratives, summaries and criminal case paperwork.
• Conduct complete thorough simple to complex investigations and interviews.
• Establish, preserve, protect and process crime scenes.
• Be a resource to pedestrians and motorists.
• Collect and process evidence, lost and found property.
• Testify truthfully, completely, and honestly in court.
• Conduct assigned and structured patrols.
• Drive a patrol vehicle.
• Investigate suspicious persons and activity.
• Conduct legally authorized searches of persons, places and things.
• Engage in problem-solving initiatives to address crime related issues.
• Identify, respond, implement and analyze matters of community concern utilizing problem solving techniques and methodologies.
• Work with other agencies to address community concerns.
• Conduct surveillance of individuals and locations.
• Conduct security surveys of places and property.
• Engage in self-initiated patrol.
• Responsible intelligence gathering and dissemination.
• Search with consent, warrants, or incident to a lawful arrest.
• Process individuals for traffic and criminal offenses.
• May be assigned to special assignment after two full years of service; perform the duties of a Field Training Officer; be required to act as a shift leader or OIC in absence of a supervisor; receive and document complaints about officers in the absence of a supervisor.
• Law enforcement hazards.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Ability to climb stairs, pursue suspects, and administer first aid and emergency care.
• Use and maintain firearms with proficiency in accordance with department policy and State law.
• Maintain level of agility and physical fitness to perform the duties of a ULEO3.
• May work in inclement weather for long durations.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) for the State of Ohio.
• Must possess a current valid state issued operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass recruitment testing (physical fitness assessment, background investigation, written test, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, toxicology screening, and medical examination).
• At least three (3) years of service and documented work history with another Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) certified law enforcement agency.

Qualifications

• Physical Agility Assessment.
• Background Investigation.
• Polygraph Examination.
• Psychological Assessment.
• Written Test.

Skills

• Problem Solving.
• Public Speaking.
• Effective Communication.
• Complaint Resolution.
• Report Writing.
• Public Relations.
• Investigation.
• Interviewing.
• Crime Reduction.
• Community Engagement.
• Legal Knowledge.
• Police Procedures.
• Training.
• Leadership.
• Emergency Care.
• Firearms Proficiency.
• Physical Fitness.
• Agility.
• Patrol.
• Surveillance.
• Security Surveys.
• Self-Initiated Patrol.
• Intelligence Gathering.
• Searches.
• Processing Individuals.
• Special Assignment.
• Field Training Officer.
• Shift Leader.
• OIC.
• Complaint Documentation.
• Law Enforcement Hazards.
• Rotating Shifts.
• Holidays.
• Weekends.
• Scheduled Overtime.
• Unscheduled Overtime.
• Climbing Stairs.
• Pursuing Suspects.
• Administering First Aid and Emergency Care.
• Using and Maintaining Firearms.
• Maintaining Level of Agility and Physical Fitness.
• Working in Inclement Weather.
• Performing Related Duties.

Benefits

Extensive state-of-the-art training programs and professional development opportunities are available. A variety of retirement options are offered including an opportunity to participate in a traditional pension plan as well as optional supplemental retirement plans. Very cost-effective healthcare and dental plan options are available accompanied by health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. Employee discounts are offered through numerous local organizations.

Pay

This job description can be changed at any time. Starting hourly rate: $40.40. Post-Probationary rate: $42.44.

Schedule

Varies

Shift

Varies

Career Path

A ULEO Apprentice will be eligible for promotion to ULEO 1 upon attendance and successful completion of a certified Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).

Applicant Instructions

You MUST indicate on your application material evidence of having the experience, skills, or education required for this title. Document all dates of employment, description of relevant duties, and employment status. The complete application will be the sole criteria used by Human Resources to determine eligibility, which will be based on the minimum qualifications.

Required Attachments

• A copy of your high school/college diploma or GED by uploading documents to the Additional Documents section of your application.
• Candidates must pass a physical agility assessment, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, and a written test.
• Physical Agility Assessment: An email will be sent to all qualifying applicants, stating the date and time of the Physical Agility Assessment and will include a "Medical Release Certification" and a waiver. Physical Agility Preparatory Sessions will be offered to demonstrate proper techniques and review the assessment process.
• Physical fitness requirements (see End Requirements) can be found at here.
• The location of the Physical Agility Assessment will be at the UC Department of Public Safety Police Division located at 51 West Corry Boulevard, Edwards Three, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
• Please be sure to dress appropriately for the assessment tests and bring identification and the medical certification or waiver.
• Medical Release Certification: This doctor's certification to perform the Physical Agility Assessment must be completed and signed by the applicant and a personal physician PRIOR to the date of the Physical Assessment; OR a waiver can be signed. One of these forms must be brought to the Physical Agility Assessment and will be collected by assessment staff. Failure to provide one of these documents will mean exclusion from the assessment.