Police Officer

John Carroll University; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

Holidays

Retirement plan (403(b)

Tuition remission benefits

Job summary

The John Carroll University Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to safeguard students, staff and faculty in University Heights, Ohio. This full-time role emphasizes independent decision-making under JCUPD and University guidance, with duties spanning emergency response, crime investigations, and campus security operations.

The position requires Ohio Peace Officer Training Council certification, firearm qualification, a clean record, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current, valid certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council as a sworn peace officer.
• Must be legally qualified to own and carry a firearm in Ohio.
• Clean background with no violence convictions or prohibited offenses.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Able to pass background, drug screen and psychological testing.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and written/oral communication.
• Ability to work in a diverse university environment.
• Weapon proficiency with annual requalification.

Responsibilities

• Uphold laws of the United States, Ohio, and university policies.
• Respond to emergencies on campus and support JCUPD operations.
• Investigate crimes and Title IX violations impartially.
• Produce clear, concise reports.
• Conduct proactive campus patrol with high-visibility presence.
• Address suspicious activity responsibly.
• Ensure security of university property and assist with events and parking.
• Enforce campus parking and traffic rules.
• Support gate, shuttle, and campus services operations.
• Assist with CCTV, alarms, and other security tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Education

Ohio Peace Officer Training Council certification

Job description

Guided by the University’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plan, and the University Police Department’s ( JCUPD ) mission and values, the primary function of the JCUPD is to provide for the safety, security, and well-being of John Carroll University ( JCU ) students, staff and faculty, and the broader JCU Community. The foremost responsibility of the Police Officer is to provide response, services and expertise in support of these functions.

The nature of the Police Officer’s position requires that they, in normal daily functioning, act independently in regard to decision-making, given general direction and guidance from the JCUPD Mission, and the University Mission and Learning Goals. More specific direction and guidance is provided by JCUPD Operations Manual, and the shift Corporal and Sergeant. The Police Officer will interact with both internal constituents (students, faculty, staff and contractors) as well as external constituents (parents, neighbors, merchants, governmental agencies and others). These interactions may have significant implications for the operation of the Department, the Division and the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce the laws and ordinances of the United States, the State of Ohio, and the City of University Heights, and the policies of John Carroll University.
• Respond to emergencies; which may include criminal, medical, fire, and other emergencies on campus or affecting the JCU community.
• Investigate crimes, student conduct violations, Title IX violations and other matters as directed, in an equitable and non-judgmental manner, utilizing a fair and impartial process for all parties.
• Produce reports which are clear, concise, complete, and correct.
• Conduct proactive campus patrol, employing a community policing approach. This includes engagement with members of campus constituencies by positive interactions and an active, high-visibility presence.
• Address suspicious activity in an unbiased and safe manner.
• Ensure the physical security of JCU property. Identify potential hazards, and act to remedy them.
• Provide support to campus activities in planning and execution of event security, parking and transportation.
• Enforce campus parking and traffic rules.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the gate attendant, shuttle and JCUMES functions, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Provide services to the campus community, such as lost and found, room lockout, vehicle jumpstarts/lock-outs, fingerprinting, after hours physical plant troubleshooting, and other services as appropriate.
• Assist with CCTV and alarm monitoring as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council as a sworn peace officer.
• Must be legally qualified to own and carry a firearm in the State of Ohio.
• Must not have been convicted in a court of law of crimes of violence, or any other offense which has as an element "the use or attempted use of any physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon towards those persons that are generally covered by those statutes as related to family members."
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and a good driving record. A “good driving record” is defined as having no more than two (2) two-point moving violations or their equivalent within the preceding three (3) years, and no convictions for six-point moving violations and/or felony traffic violations, or their equivalent, within the previous five years.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, drug screen and psychological testing.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effectiveness in written and oral communication.
• Strong customer service skills and an ability to respond to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand and work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural university environment.
• Ability to demonstrate firearms proficiency through annual requalification and other training.
• Ability to cope with and diffuse situations involving angry or difficult people, and react appropriately (within legal and policy limits) in stressful or dangerous situations.
• Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience as a police officer.
• Work experience where decision-making, problem resolution and de-escalation of difficult situations are needed.

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions

• This position works in-person from our campus in University Heights, Ohio.
• Expected to work primarily second shift, including weekends and holidays. Generally works 40 hours per week. Some overtime required.
• May be called to work in exigent and emergency situations.
• May be exposed to law enforcement hazards (e.g., those related to tactical first response, and the capacity to use deadly force. These hazards also include gunfire, physical attack, driving at high speeds, etc. and variable/extreme weather conditions).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run, walk, stand, or sit for extended or intermittent periods of time.
• Ability to withstand extremes of climate exposure and exposure to health and safety hazards.
• Ability to demonstrate strength, endurance and flexibility wearing job-related equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. while lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, climbing stairs or running as needed.
• Ability to physically restrain, detain or arrest where physical force is necessary and appropriate.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment such as radios, telephones, firearms, handcuffs, cameras, etc. Ability to operate job-related equipment, including a motor vehicle, while performing multiple tasks such as radio operations, observation, and note taking.

Hours

Hours Full Time

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Starting salary for an entry level Police Officer is $24.04 per hour ($50,000 annual). This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.

About John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.

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Open Until Filled Yes

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EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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