University Law Enforcement Officer 3, Public Safety

Job Overview

Be Part of UC! 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Write complete detailed reports, take field notes, prepare narratives, summaries and criminal case paperwork. Conduct complete thorough simple to complex investigations and interviews.
• Conduct assigned and structured patrols. Drive a patrol vehicle. Investigate suspicious persons and activity.
• Engage in self-initiated patrol. Responsible intelligence gathering and dissemination.
• May be assigned to special assignment after two full years of service; perform the duties of a Field Training Officer.
• Law enforcement hazards. May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Trainings/Certifications

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.

Required Experience

Must have at least three (3) years of service and documented work history with another Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) certified law enforcement agency.