Police Officer Wilberforce University

Wilberforce; Ohio; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University is seeking dedicated Police Officers to join our campus safety team. You will enforce laws, protect the campus, and foster positive community relations while upholding University values.

The role requires readiness for varied shifts, emergency response, and collaboration with local public safety agencies to ensure a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• OPOTC certificate in good standing required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with fewer than six points required.
• Ability to work in a diverse academic and law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws and University policies.
• Investigate crimes, traffic crashes, and citizen complaints; preserve evidence.
• Patrol the campus on foot and by vehicle; provide escorts and respond to emergencies.
• Safely operate patrol vehicles, firearms, radios, and other equipment.
• Prepare clear reports, logs, and documentation.
• Interact with the campus community and local safety agencies to enhance safety.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Judgment and decision-making

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OPOTC certificate

Tools

Firearms handling

Radio communications

Evidence preservation

Job description

Position Title: Police Officer

Department: Police

Reports To: Chief of Police

Full-time, or Part-time: Full-time

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Position Overview

Wilberforce University is seeking dedicated and professional Police Officers to join our team in

providing a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our officers

play a critical role in protecting the campus community, enforcing the law, and representing the

University with integrity and excellence.

At Wilberforce University, you’ll be part of a mission-driven community committed to student

success. As a Police Officer, you will not only enforce the law but also build positive relationships

and contribute to the safety, security, and growth of our historic campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws, as well as University rules, regulations, and traffic/parking policies.
• Investigate criminal violations, traffic crashes, judicial violations, and citizen complaints; protect crime scenes and preserve evidence.
• Patrol the campus on foot and by vehicle to protect persons and property, provide escorts, manage traffic and parking, and respond to emergencies.
• Safely operate and maintain patrol vehicles, firearms, radios, and other departmental equipment.
• Prepare clear and professional reports, logs, and documentation.
• Positively interact with the campus community, enhancing relationships with students, faculty, staff, and local public safety agencies.
• Work overtime, special events, or be called in for emergencies as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse academic and law enforcement environment.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Physically and mentally fit to perform law enforcement duties, including making arrests and safely managing resisting individuals.
• A willingness to work varied shifts, overtime, and respond to emergency call-ins.
• Must be prepared to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, as well as respond to high-stress emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certificate in good standing.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with fewer than six points.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with safety presentations, training, or community engagement.