Police Officer- Public Safety

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

OPERS pension with employer contrib.

Vacation leave and holidays

Comprehensive insurance including HSA

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking Police Officers for the Department of Public Safety to ensure the safety of the main campus, satellite campuses, and surrounding areas in Dayton, Ohio. Officers will balance duties as police officers with Sinclair employment and promote student success.

The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, providing first aid and CPR/AED, and coordinating with mutual aid agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OPOTA certification or equivalent required; if from another state, obtain OPOTA certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts and be on-call 24/7/365.
• Must maintain handgun, shotgun and patrol rifle proficiency, CPR/AED and first-aid certifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 campus safety and protect facilities and people on Sinclair's main campus and satellite sites.
• Serve as first responder to emergencies, incidents and routine safety issues.
• Conduct investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents and coordinate with other agencies.
• Interact with faculty, students, staff and external partners while upholding Sinclair policies.
• Testify in court as required and assist prosecutors with case information.
• Update medical responses and provide CPR/AED when needed.
• Engage in safe, professional interventions including handcuffing and control techniques when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Situational awareness

On-call ability

Education

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) basic officer course

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for the safety of all individuals utilizing the main Sinclair Campus, the satellite campuses and the surrounding areas. The safeguarding of the physical assets of the college is of paramount importance, as is the further enhancement of a safe working and educational environment for faculty, students, and staff members.

The Department of Public Safety operates as a fully functional law enforcement agency within a business environment and located within an urban setting of a major metropolitan city. Officers must balance their duties as police officers with their responsibilities as Sinclair employees to promote the success of Sinclair College. Student safety is the primary focus of this position.

Given the myriad of Mutual Aid Agreements of which Sinclair is a signatory member, police officers must expand their areas of responsibility, thereby becoming positive stewards for the entire region.

Sinclair Police Officers are professional, certified law enforcement officers as established by the Ohio Police Officers Training Commission and are bound by their rules and regulations pertaining to training requirements.

All full-time Sinclair Police Department officers are subject to a one (1) year probationary period

The annual salary for this position begins at $59,563.00 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that full-time support staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued professional development, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

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

Principal Accountabilities

• Police officers for the Department of Public Safety operate on shifts twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and are subject to be called back to duty at any time, regardless of their days off or other leave, including vacation.
• During emergency circumstances, police officers are classified as “mission essential” personnel and must report for work. The police officer is the first responder to all criminal incidents, fires, hazardous material spills, injuries, illnesses and vehicular accidents, as well as any other situation which may arise.
• This position maintains high visibility patrols on foot, bicycle and vehicle for the entire campus and requires constant interaction with faculty, students, staff, and other law enforcement agencies and those visiting and/or working in the Miami Valley area
• After hours and during weekends this position is the first responder to all the items listed above and to any maintenance and HVAC malfunctions. Officers are tasked as acting as the first responder to any mechanical emergencies throughout campus and the notification of proper personnel.
• Officers will investigate all criminal and/or non-criminal incidents, along with any other matter as directed by appropriate authority.
• Officers will assist other law enforcement agencies during investigations relating to Sinclair College or any other incident resulting from mutual aid activation or other assists. Police officers present information to various prosecutors for the filing of criminal charges, which may result in being required to testify in court.
• This position has the responsibility of providing first-aid and the application of CPR / AED techniques. Officers also are called upon to evaluate & document injuries, illnesses, and to request further medical assistance when warranted.
• Officers must be able to engage individuals in physical confrontations to include but not limited to (1) handcuffing subjects; and (2) subduing violent combative subjects by using both arms and hands.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of or currently attending an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy basic officer course required
• Current OPOTA commission, or respective state’s training certification, required. If police training certification is from another state, completion of the OPOTA certification within 30 days of hire (time allowance can be edited) is required.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, and be on call twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days per year required
• Ability to run short distances required
• Must maintain mandatory levels of handgun, shotgun and patrol rifle proficiency, as well as CPR / AED and first-aid certifications required
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Officers must receive and maintain certifications for the use of the ASP Baton, Less-Lethal munitions & the Taser CEW
• Ability to operate and use a gas mask, fire extinguisher and other safety equipment required
• A valid Ohio driver’s license, or respective valid state’s driver’s license with ability to get Ohio’s as soon as possible upon employment required
• Driving record that is able to be covered by the college insurance provider required
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents required
• Professional oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while responding to the communication center required
• Exceptional situational awareness required
• Ability to successfully complete 1-year probationary training period upon appointment required
• Ability to demonstrate professional service as a representative of Sinclair Community College

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification or equivalent from another state?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402