Police Officer

Job Description

This is a full-time, 12-month, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position responsible for protecting persons and property, maintaining order, and enforcing University administrative/conduct policies, federal, state, and local laws. The Police Officer position is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and Director of Security.

Essential Functions

1. Patrol main campus facilities and grounds, including non-contiguous properties, to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
2. Enforce all state, federal, and local laws, as well as University policies and rules, to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
3. Work with and support the work performed by UF Campus Security Officers, and in some cases, supervise their work.
4. Perform all duties of a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Ohio within the UFCP Area of Jurisdiction.
5. Respond to all campus emergencies and calls relayed by UF and Findlay PD/Hancock Sheriff dispatchers.
6. Conduct preliminary/follow-up investigations of complaints or incidents, secure crime scenes, and protect the integrity of evidence.
7. Lock and unlock buildings, provide escorts for citizens on campus, manage traffic and parking, and report safety and security concerns to supervisor.
8. Maintain and safely operate patrol vehicles and all departmental equipment.
9. Work special duty events, including athletic events, VIP visits to campus, and provide traffic control, crowd control, and police protection at these events and accident/crime scenes or other situations as appropriate.
10. Be able to be called in while off duty to respond to a crisis on campus.
11. Operate as directed by supervisor, University officials, and University policies and procedures, and function within a University hierarchy.
12. Participate in training and research, and provide training to fellow officers when requested.
13. Act as campus liaison during non-office hours.
14. Open and secure facilities as per the Daily Schedule.

Competencies

• Stress Management/Composure
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Teamwork Orientation
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Technical Capacity
• Initiative

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical office environment, as well as periodical rounds throughout the campus grounds and worksite. This role also routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands to finger (handle or feel), reach with hands and arms, and moves continually during working hours.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Is subject to lifting over 50 pounds. Must be able to lift, raise, or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward and pulling motion) of 25-50 lbs. and must be able to carry/transport an object/equipment weighing 25-50 lbs.

Candidate must be able to ascend up to four flights of stairs at a time and walk a distance of a mile.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position on main campus. This position is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and Director of Security, and the Chief assigns the Police Officer work shift.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position. A valid US Drivers' license with a safe driving record is required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Must possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Certificate in good standing with the State of Ohio
• Must possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record

Qualifications

Officers shall possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Certificate in good standing with the State of Ohio. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license with a driving record reflecting no more than four points.

Officers must pass an extensive background investigation to include a criminal history and credit check; must be at least 21 years of age, and have both eyes corrected to 20/20 vision with no color blindness.

Officers must be able to accurately manipulate data using basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Officers shall have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in an academic and law enforcement environment. Must demonstrate sound judgment and appropriate decision-making skills. Must maintain confidential information, demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, and flexibility. Must be able to read and understand a map, and give and follow instructions.

Officers must be in good physical and mental condition to make arrests and secure uncooperative/resisting violators, as well as utilize and be proficient with all the protective equipment provided by the University. Shall be able to fully participate in and satisfactorily complete any reasonable physical training requirements set forth by the department. Strength demands include the ability to 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 three flights of stairs without pause. Must be able to run, stoop, and bend, on an occasional basis. Must be able to sit regularly and operate a computer while seated at a desk.

Preferred Education and Experience

Security/law enforcement experience (training will be provided to certify the candidate in CPR and AED).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.

For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.

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