Campus Police Officer
Position Summary:
The Campus Police Officer position provides public safety, law enforcement and security services for all Walsh University owned and operated property. The position requires officers to uphold a service-oriented attitude, flexibility, ability to exercise discretion, and a strong moral and ethical character.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol the campus on a regular basis to maintain good order, safety, and security.
- Patrol by vehicle and by foot to detect and deter crime.
- Ensure physical security of property and assessing building and campus entry points.
- Control parking by ticketing violators and preparing lot(s) for special events.
- Lock and unlock buildings and rooms as required/ requested by authorized members of the campus community.
- Work closely with the Residence Life staff in matters of student conduct.
- Prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence in compliance with University business practices and local, state and federal laws. Maintain confidentiality of reports and records, and deal on a continual basis with extremely sensitive information, regulating the proper sharing of that information.
- Complete investigations in a timely manner.
- Work night shift, with the potential for extra duty assignments, and special details.
- Support the mission and values of the police department and Walsh University.
- Must maintain an Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) basic officer certification while employed.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
- A minimum educational attainment of a high school diploma or GED;
- At least 21 years of age at the time of the original appointment;
- Valid Ohio Drivers’ License, physical and mental state of fitness to adequately perform the essential job functions; an Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) basic officer certification.
- Ability to meet the agency firearms qualifications.
- Be able to work effectively with students, faculty and staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Computer skills, email, word processing and data entry necessary.
- Applicant must be of good moral character with a clear arrest and driving record.
- A campus policing background is helpful but not necessary.
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.
- Positive attitude is a must.