Police Officer

Findlay•Lexington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The police officer position is a staff non-exempt position, 40 hour per week, responsible for protecting persons and property, maintaining order, and enforcing University administrative/conduct policies, federal, state, and local laws. Maintains security and safety of the main campus. This position is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and Director of Security. Essential Functions This position requires regular, predictable, reliable attendance in the office environment. Patrol main campus facilities and grounds including non-contiguous properties. Patrol will occur on foot, on bicycle, or in motor vehicles including University owned golf carts. Patrol is conducted to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; inspect doors, windows and University properties to ensure security or to detect suspicious conditions; respond to alarms, check suspicious vehicles, persons, or situations; maintains high visibility on campus and in the surrounding community. Enforce all state, and federal criminal laws in the UFCP Area of Jurisdiction, as well as University policies and rules in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security. Work with and support work performed by UF Campus Security Officers. In some cases, supervise work of Campus Security Officers. Perform all duties of a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Ohio within the UFCP Area of Jurisdiction, and when providing mutual assistance to local first responders outside of this Area of Jurisdiction. Respond to all campus emergencies and calls relayed by UF and Findlay PD/Hancock Sheriff dispatchers. Conducts preliminary/follow-up investigations of complaints or incidents; secures crime scenes and protects integrity of evidence; examines crime scenes for clues, and evidence; makes photographs and diagrams of crime scenes and evidence; collects, records, preserves, analyzes, and stores evidence; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence gathered; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses, and records statements; gathers information and evidence; willingly hands over investigation to local law enforcement agencies and cooperates with their investigative efforts. Lock and unlock buildings, provide escorts for citizens on campus, manage traffic and parking, and report safety and security concerns to supervisor. Maintain and safely operate patrol vehicles and all departmental equipment. Work special duty events including athletic events, VIP visits to campus. Provides traffic control, crowd control, and police protection at these events and accident/crime scenes or other situations as appropriate. Able to be called in while off duty to respond to a crisis on campus. Operate as directed by supervisor, University officials, and University policies and procedures; and function within a University hierarchy. Participate in training and research and provide training to fellow officers when requested. Act as campus liaison during non-office hours. Open and secure facilities as per the Daily Schedule. Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for this position Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Certificate in good standing with the State of Ohio.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Officers must pass an extensive background investigation to include a criminal history and credit check; must be at least 21 years of age, and have both eyes corrected to 20/20 vision with no color blindness.
Officers must be able to accurately manipulate data using basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Officers shall have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in an academic and law enforcement environment.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and appropriate decision making skills.
Must maintain confidential information, demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, and flexibility.
Must be able to read and understand a map, and give and follow instructions.
Officers must be in good physical and mental condition to make arrests and secure uncooperative/resisting violators, as well as utilize and be proficient with all the protective equipment provided by the University.
Shall be able to fully participate in and satisfactorily complete any reasonable physical training requirements set forth by the department.
Strength demands include the ability to drag or carry human bodies in emergency situations, sit in a vehicle or stand for long periods of time, walk up and down at least three flights of stairs without pause.
Must be able to run, stoop, and bend, on an occasional basis.
Must be able to sit regularly and operate a computer while seated at a desk.

Nice To Haves

Security/law enforcement experience (training will be provided to certify the candidate in CPR and AED).

Responsibilities

Patrol main campus facilities and grounds including non-contiguous properties.
Enforce all state, and federal criminal laws in the UFCP Area of Jurisdiction, as well as University policies and rules in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
Work with and support work performed by UF Campus Security Officers.
Perform all duties of a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Ohio within the UFCP Area of Jurisdiction, and when providing mutual assistance to local first responders outside of this Area of Jurisdiction.
Respond to all campus emergencies and calls relayed by UF and Findlay PD/Hancock Sheriff dispatchers.
Conducts preliminary/follow-up investigations of complaints or incidents; secures crime scenes and protects integrity of evidence
Lock and unlock buildings, provide escorts for citizens on campus, manage traffic and parking, and report safety and security concerns to supervisor.
Maintain and safely operate patrol vehicles and all departmental equipment.
Work special duty events including athletic events, VIP visits to campus.
Operate as directed by supervisor, University officials, and University policies and procedures; and function within a University hierarchy.
Participate in training and research and provide training to fellow officers when requested.
Act as campus liaison during non-office hours.
Open and secure facilities as per the Daily Schedule.
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for this position