Campus Police & Community Safety Officer

Wittenberg-University; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittenberg University seeks a Police Officer to enforce state, local laws and university policies, protect campus life, and engage with students, employees, and guests. The role blends law enforcement with public service and community partnership.

Responsibilities include patrols, emergency response, investigations, traffic enforcement, reporting, and safety programs while upholding the university’s safety standards and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• No felony convictions.
• Graduate of an OPOTC-approved police academy.
• Pass the State Certification Examination (SCE).
• Meet criteria to become a University Driver.
• Pass drug, physical and stress tests.
• Pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Protect students, employees and guests.
• Patrol campus district and WPD jurisdictional area.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Investigate accidents and crimes.
• Apprehend and arrest suspects.
• Refer students who violate campus policies to student disciplinary process.
• Conduct safety programs for campus groups and overnight camps.
• Assist approved campus groups in programming.
• Enforce traffic laws/parking policies by issuing Wittenberg citations or City of Springfield citations.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects of crimes/policy violations.
• Prepare detailed reports for legal and administrative purposes.
• Act as mediators in disputes.
• Maintain peace within the Wittenberg Community.
• Provide basic first aid and use of AED unit when needed.
• Assist other first responders when needed.]

Skills

Conflict Management

Communication

Ethical Practice

Developing and Leading Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OPOTC-approved Police Academy

State Certification Exam (SCE)

Tools

CAD Reporting

Microsoft Office

Firearms Certification

Pepper Spray Certification

Job description

Wittenberg University seeks a Police Officer to enforce state, local laws and university policies, protect campus life, and engage with students, employees, and guests. The role blends law enforcement with public service and community partnership.

Responsibilities include patrols, emergency response, investigations, traffic enforcement, reporting, and safety programs while upholding the university’s safety standards and values.