Position Information
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Job Title
Police Officer- Public Safety
Location
Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number
05476
Department
Public Safety
Job Category
Support
Job Type
Full-Time
Status
Regular
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Resume Review Date
8/31/2026
Closing Date
08/28/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the safety of all individuals
utilizing the main Sinclair Campus, the satellite campuses and the
surrounding areas. The safeguarding of the physical assets of the
college is of paramount importance, as is the further enhancement
of a safe working and educational environment for faculty,
students, and staff members.
The Department of Public Safety operates as a fully functional law
enforcement agency within a business environment and located within
an urban setting of a major metropolitan city. Officers must
balance their duties as police officers with their responsibilities
as Sinclair employees to promote the success of Sinclair College.
Student safety is the primary focus of this position.
Given the myriad of Mutual Aid Agreements of which Sinclair is a
signatory member, police officers must expand their areas of
responsibility, thereby becoming positive stewards for the entire
region.
Sinclair Police Officers are professional, certified law
enforcement officers as established by the Ohio Police Officers
Training Commission and are bound by their rules and regulations
pertaining to training requirements.
All full-time Sinclair Police Department officers are subject to
a one (1) year probationary period .
The annual salary for this position begins at $59,563.00 and is
determined commensurate with education and
experience.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that full-time support staff
with Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair
courses and programs
Support for continued professional development, including
tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer
contribution
4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave
annually
14 days of annually observed company holidays
Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA
with annual employer contribution available
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any
time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Police officers for the Department of Public Safety operate on
shifts twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
and are subject to be called back to duty at any time,
regardless of their days off or other leave, including vacation
.
- During emergency circumstances, police officers are classified
as “mission essential” personnel and must report for work. The
police officer is the first responder to all criminal incidents,
fires, hazardous material spills, injuries, illnesses and vehicular
accidents, as well as any other situation which may arise.
- This position maintains high visibility patrols on foot,
bicycle and vehicle for the entire campus and requires constant
interaction with faculty, students, staff, and other law
enforcement agencies and those visiting and/or working in the Miami
Valley area
- After hours and during weekends this position is the first
responder to all the items listed above and to any maintenance and
HVAC malfunctions. Officers are tasked as acting as the first
responder to any mechanical emergencies throughout campus and the
notification of proper personnel.
- Officers will investigate all criminal and/or non-criminal
incidents, along with any other matter as directed by appropriate
authority.
- Officers will assist other law enforcement agencies during
investigations relating to Sinclair College or any other incident
resulting from mutual aid activation or other assists. Police
officers present information to various prosecutors for the filing
of criminal charges, which may result in being required to testify
in court.
- This position has the responsibility of providing first-aid and
the application of CPR / AED techniques. Officers also are called
upon to evaluate & document injuries, illnesses, and to request
further medical assistance when warranted.
- Officers must be able to engage individuals in physical
confrontations to include but not limited to (1) handcuffing
subjects; and (2) subduing violent combative subjects by using both
arms and hands.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
- Successful completion of or currently attending an Ohio Peace
Officer Training Academy basic officer course required
- Current OPOTA commission, or respective state’s training
certification, required. If police training certification is from
another state, completion of the OPOTA certification within 30 days
of hire (time allowance can be edited) is required.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, and be on call twenty-four
hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days per year required
- Ability to run short distances required
- Must maintain mandatory levels of handgun, shotgun and patrol
rifle proficiency, as well as CPR / AED and first-aid
certifications required
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to
interact with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and
visitors
- Officers must receive and maintain certifications for the use
of the ASP Baton, Less-Lethal munitions & the Taser CEW
- Ability to operate and use a gas mask, fire extinguisher and
other safety equipment required
- A valid Ohio driver’s license, or respective valid state’s
driver’s license with ability to get Ohio’s as soon as possible
upon employment required
- Driving record that is able to be covered by the college
insurance provider required
- Ability to read and comprehend legal documents required
- Professional oral and written communication skills
required
- Ability to communicate effectively and coherently over law
enforcement radio channels while responding to the communication
center required
- Exceptional situational awareness required
- Ability to successfully complete 1-year probationary training
period upon appointment required
- Ability to demonstrate professional service as a representative
of Sinclair Community College
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?
- * Do you have an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
certification or equivalent from another state?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Other
