Police Officer

Capital University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Family education benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Capital University in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated University Police Officer to maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Under the Police Chief's direction, you will enforce laws, protect property, and provide essential security services across the campus.

The role requires Ohio police certification, completion of the Police Academy, and willingness to work irregular hours. The university supports a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of the Police Academy and certified in the State of Ohio.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state and federal laws and campus rules; transport prisoners and testify as required.
• Investigate incidents, protect crime scenes and preserve evidence.
• Patrol campus on foot, by vehicle and bike; manage traffic and provide escorts.
• Operate equipment and systems including fire panels, cameras, radios and first aid gear.
• Perform dispatch/admin duties, training, and safety presentations; participate in drills.

Skills

Policy enforcement

Oral communication

Written communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Job description

Under the direction of the Police Chief, provides a safe and secure environment for the University community and all of its members. Provides a variety of services which enhance the quality of life on campus. Maintains satisfactory working relationships with peers, supervisors, students, faculty, staff, local police and the general public. This position may expect irregular working hours and days off.

Responsibilities:

• Enforce all local, state and federal criminal laws, as well as University judicial rules and regulations; traffic and parking regulations; obtain warrants, apprehend, arrest, search, pat down, handcuff, pursue, physically secure resisting suspects with the appropriate amount of force. Transport prisoners and professionally testify in criminal court or University judicial hearings as required.
• Investigate criminal violations, judicial violations, traffic crashes, and citizen complaints; protect crime scenes and preserve evidence.
• Patrol on foot, in motor vehicles and bicycle; protect persons and property and provide assistance as needed; lock and unlock buildings, provide escorts for citizens on campus, manage traffic and parking, and report any safety or security concerns to supervisors and appropriate campus personnel.
• Maintain and safely operate patrol vehicles, departmental equipment including but not limited to: firearms, pepper spray, handcuffs, radios, computers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and first aid equipment.
• Operate the campus emergency notification system, the Clery notification system, all panic alarm systems, fire panel systems, and camera system on campus.
• Perform dispatch or administrative assistant responsibilities, fire prevention responsibilities, train new officers and student workers, attend meetings, research and conduct safety presentations on campus.
• Participate in required training to include any methods of instruction such as, but not limited to: lecture, practical hands-on training including first aid, self-defense, firearms, pepper spray, tactical training, and computer based training.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of the Police Academy and certified in the State of Ohio; three years prior experience in Law Enforcement preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certificate in good standing with the State of Ohio. Must maintain all required certifications. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license. Current driver's license record must not reflect six points or more.
• Able to occasionally work overtime, change shifts, work special duty events, be called in while off duty for a crisis/manpower on campus.
• Excellent oral and written communication required; ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and appropriate decision making skills; initiative, independence, judgement, and flexibility with ability to maintain effective working relationships in academic and law enforcement environment; ability to read and understand a map.
• Must be in good physical and mental health to make arrests and secure uncooperative/resisting violators, utilize and be proficient with all the protective equipment provided by the University; 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 4 flights of stairs without pause; must be able to run, stoop and bend, on an occasional basis.

Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship.

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.