University Police Officer

About the role

John Carroll University's Police Department provides safety, security and well-being for students, staff, faculty and the wider campus community. The Police Officer acts independently in day-to-day work, guided by the department's mission, the Operations Manual and the shift Corporal and Sergeant, and interacts with internal and external constituents. The position is based on campus in University Heights, Ohio, primarily on the second shift including weekends and holidays, about 40 hours per week, with some overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state and local laws and university policies
• Respond to criminal, medical, fire and other emergencies on campus
• Investigate crimes, student conduct and Title IX violations
• Write clear, accurate reports
• Carry out proactive, community-oriented campus patrols
• Address suspicious activity safely and ensure the physical security of campus property
• Support events, parking, transportation and gate/shuttle operations
• Enforce parking and traffic rules
• Provide services such as lost and found, lockouts, vehicle jumpstarts, fingerprinting and after-hours plant troubleshooting
• Assist with CCTV and alarm monitoring

Required profile

• Sworn peace officer certification from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council
• Legally qualified to own and carry a firearm in Ohio
• No conviction for crimes of violence or offenses involving physical force against family members
• Valid Ohio driver's license and good driving record
• Passable background investigation, drug screen and psychological testing
• Preferred: police officer experience, experience making decisions and de-escalating situations, and an associate degree

Required skills

• Firearms proficiency demonstrated through annual requalification
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to handle angry or difficult people and stressful situations
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs, restrain, operate radios, firearms and vehicles, and work in extreme weather

What we offer

• Starting pay of $24.04 per hour ($50,000 annually)
• Health and dental insurance, paid vacation, personal and sick time, holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and tuition remission