Police Officer

University of Dayton, Ohio; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Police Officer to protect lives and property and to report and investigate infractions of university rules and state laws. The role includes providing safety escorts, locking/unlocking buildings, and delivering general services to the campus community.

The officer works under supervision of a superior officer, upholds department policies, and must meet strict physical, legal, and training requirements to ensure campus safety and compliance with

Qualifications

• Must possess an Ohio Peace Officer Certification through OPOTA.
• Be able to effect an arrest using force if necessary, use weapons, hands, and feet and other approved self-defense weapons.
• Must possess leadership skills, problem-solving skills, the ability to develop long-range goals and objectives, and strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Must maintain a qualifying firearms score.
• Be able to effect an arrest using force if necessary, use weapons, hands, and feet and other approved self-defense weapons.
• Must be able to write reports, including sketches and diagrams using appropriate English and grammar.
• Must be able to take photographs when required.
• Must be able to type accurately on a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to gather information, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Exercise reasonable judgment in determining probable cause to arrest, search or use force.
• Must be able to operate a patrol cruiser including rapid entrance and exits as well as at night or in fog, snow, rain, or other such conditions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while responding to the communication.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in court and other formal settings.
• Must be able to pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may require lifting, carrying, dragging, and climbing.
• Must be able to engage in law enforcement patrol functions which include walking and standing for long hours in all kinds of inclement and severe weather.
• Must be able to perform searches of people, vehicles, and buildings and conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Must be able to endure verbal and mentally challenging situations.
• Must be able to process and transport prisoners, including those who are mentally or physically impaired.
• Must be able to operate or use a gas mask, fire extinguisher (used to extinguish small fires), and other safety equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend legal documents.
• The successful applicant must pass a normal background check, psychological testing, polygraph exam, and drug screening; no conviction record(s) for a felony, domestic violence, or crime of moral turpitude.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance and supervision of a superior officer, render protection and assistance to the lives and property of the University and its citizens.
• The Police Officer reports and investigates infractions of university rules, state law and city ordinances, in compliance with chain of command and state law.
• Provide safety and/or medical escorts and other general services, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms, to University community members.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Arrest procedures

US citizenship

Driver's license

Firearms proficiency

Report writing

Photography

Typing

Information gathering

Interviewing

Judgment

Vehicle operations

Court testimony

Pursuit

Stamina

Searches

Education

OPOTA certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job No: 503182
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University of Dayton Police Officers Association
Department: Public Safety - 701100
Pay Grade: III - Non Exempt (BU Public Safety)
Advertised: October 13, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

Position Summary: Under the guidance and supervision of a superior officer who is a member of the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety Police Officer is charged to render protection and assistance to the lives and property of the University of Dayton and its citizens. Further, the Police Officer reports and investigates, where appropriate, infractions of university rules and regulations, state law and city ordinances, in compliance with proper interdepartmental chain of command and state law. The Police Officer provides community services appropriate to the well being of the members of the university community according to department policies and procedures. Provide safety and/or medical escorts and other general services, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms, to University community members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an Ohio Peace Officer Certification through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Be able to effect an arrest using force if necessary, use weapons, hands, and feet and other approved self-defense weapons.
• Must possess leadership skills, problem-solving skills, the ability to develop long-range goals and objectives, and strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license
• Must maintain a qualifying firearms score.
• Be able to effect an arrest using force if necessary, use weapons, hands, and feet and other approved self-defense weapons.
• Must be able to write reports, including sketches and diagrams using appropriate English and grammar.
• Must be able to take photographs when required.
• Must be able to type accurately on a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to gather information, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Exercise reasonable judgment in determining probable cause to arrest, search or use force.
• Must be able to operate a patrol cruiser including rapid entrance and exits as well as at night or in fog, snow, rain, or other such conditions. Must be able to communicate effectively, and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while responding to the communication.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in court and other formal settings.
• Must be able to pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may require lifting, carrying, dragging, and climbing.
• Must be able to engage in law enforcement patrol functions which include walking and standing for long hours in all kinds of inclement and severe weather.
• Must be able to perform searches of people, vehicles, and buildings and conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Must be able to endure verbal and mentally challenging situations.
• Must be able to process and transport prisoners, including those who are mentally or physically impaired.
• Must be able to operate or use a gas mask, fire extinguisher (used to extinguish small fires), and other safety equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend legal documents.
• The successful applicant must pass a normal background check, psychological testing, polygraph exam, and drug screening; no conviction record(s) for a felony, domestic violence, or crime of moral turpitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.