Police Lieutenant - Public Safety

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for you and family

Generous OPERS retirement benefits

Over four weeks of vacation and five+…

14 paid holidays per year

Health benefits: medical/dental/vision

Employer-paid life insurance & long‑/短

Job summary

Sinclair Community College seeks a Police Lieutenant - Public Safety to supervise officers and lead safety operations across the main and satellite campuses in Dayton, OH. The role entails rapid incident response, investigations, and coordination with internal and external partners to uphold a secure educational environment.

Qualifications include six years as a certified officer, OPOTA/state certification, and current firearms, CPR/AED, and TASER credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with six years of full-time certified police officer experience.
• OPOTA certification or equivalent state certification required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Current firearms, CPR/AED, and TASER certifications.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and federal, state, and city laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police officers and oversee response to criminal incidents, fires, and emergencies.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and other law enforcement agencies; support mutual aid.
• Oversee investigations and ensure professional presence in their jurisdiction.
• Command an Emergency Operations Center until a higher rank arrives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OPOTA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Police Lieutenant - Public Safety

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

05573

Department

Public Safety

Job Category

Support

Job Type

Full-Time

Status

Regular

Job Open Date

10/19/2026

Resume Review Date

11/23/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Summary

The Department of Public Safety for Sinclair Community Collegeoperates as a fully functional law enforcement agency within abusiness environment and located within an urban setting of a majormetropolitan city.

The Sinclair Police Department operates twenty-four hours a day,seven days a week, 365 days a year to provide community policing onand surrounding Sinclair Community College campuses.

The Lieutenant position is responsible for providing supervision tothose tasked with providing for the safety of all individualsutilizing the main Sinclair Campus, the satellite campuses and thesurrounding areas, in addition to performing the actual task. Thesafeguarding of the physical assets of the college is of paramountimportance, as is the further enhancement of a safe working andeducational environment for faculty, students, staff members, andvisitors.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff withSinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees andeligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access toSinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future throughparticipation in OPERS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks ofvacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leaveannually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose fromcompetitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to supportyou and your family’s health and well-being.
• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employeesreceive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disabilitycoverage.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue youreducation and career development with tuition reimbursement andongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs,resources, and events that support your personal well-being andprofessional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time.This position description does not represent in any way a contractof employment.*

Principal Accountabilities

Primary Duties

• The lieutenant provides supervision of the police officer, whois the first responder to all criminal incidents, fires, hazardousmaterial spills, injuries, illnesses and vehicular accidents, aswell as any other situation which may arise.
• The position requires constant interaction with faculty,students and staff, other law enforcement agencies and thosevisiting and/or working in the Miami Valley area.
• The Police Lieutenant oversees the proper investigation of allcriminal and/or non-criminal incidents, along with any other matteras directed by appropriate authority. Lieutenants will makeSinclair police officers available to assist other law enforcementagencies during investigations relating to Sinclair College or anyother incident resulting from mutual aid activation, or otherassists.
• Lieutenants monitor and ensure that Sinclair police officersprovide a positive and a professional presence throughout the areasof their respective jurisdiction, including those identified inmutual aid agreements

Secondary Duties:

• This supervisory position has the responsibility of providingfirst-aid and the application of CPR / AED techniques and thesupervision of other department personnel who are also called uponto evaluate injuries, illnesses and to request further medicalassistance when warranted
• Lieutenants, utilizing established crime prevention techniques,evaluate criminal incidents and statistical information to developproactive measures to reduce criminal occurrences
• Be familiar with departmental and college policies, procedures,and programs
• The ability to supervise large or small scale operations ofpersonnel and equipment under emergency conditions involving dangerto life and property
• Command an Emergency Operations Center until such time that ahigher rank arrives to assume control
• Coordinate policing with Sinclair Regional learningcenters
• Maintain proficiency of the Clery Act and Title IX federallaws
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with six (6)years of full-time certified police officer experience
• Minimum of OPOTA certification, or respective state’s policetraining certification, required.
  • If police training certification is from another state,completion of the OPOTA certification within a timely mannerrequired
• Prior supervisory experience with direct reports preferred
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communicationskills and be able to diffuse volatile situations required
• Currently certified and maintain certification in the use offirearms (handgun, shotgun, and rifle) as mandated by the State ofOhio required
• Currently certified and maintain certification as required inCPR / AED
• Current TASER certification and maintain certification asrequired
• Current in depth knowledge of the United States Constitution,Federal, State and City laws required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office required
• Completion of an assessment process and a panel review boardrequired

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with 6 years of full-time certified police officer experience?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)certification or equivalent from another state?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation (1)
2. Letter of Recommendation (2)
3. Other
4. Letter of Recommendation (3)