Police Officer

Employer: Miami University (Ohio)

Location: Oxford, Ohio

Salary: 33.73 hr

Date posted: Oct 20, 2025

Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Campus Security/Police

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Essential Duties:

• Perform law enforcement functions, including mobile and foot patrol of University properties to provide a safe and secure environment for the university community.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of reports and complaints involving criminal activity.
• Enforce federal and state laws and university regulations.
• Regulate traffic and parking; provide emergency medical assistance.
• Effect forcible arrest, engage in foot pursuits when necessary, and perform other police duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license; at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• OPOTA certification
• Associate's Degree in a Criminal Justice-related field of study.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• All applicants must have the relevant background and proven skills necessary to perform the required duties, including computer literacy and proficient oral and written communication skills, engaging in constructive and positive problem solving in a unique community with a diverse population, carrying equipment up several flights of stairs, and qualifying with a firearm.
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be 21 years old at the time of application.
• Obtain/attend OPOTA certification within 6 months of employment if not already certified.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior Law Enforcement Experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Criminal Justice-related field of study.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Please submit OPOTA certification, if certified; resume; and cover letter with application.

As stated above, the expectation is that OPOTA certification will be obtained within 6 months of employment, and will be paid by MUPD. Should the cadet leave before two years after obtaining the certification, you will be expected to repay 100% of the cost of the tuition of the Police Academy Training.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.