Police Officer

Essential Functions:

• Exercises authority consistent with the obligation of his/her office, remaining directly accountable to his/her assigned supervisor.
• Maintains harmonious working relationship with his/her associates by courteous and considerate demeanor.
• Coordinates his/her efforts with those of other members of his/her shift of other departmental personnel so that their teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and optimum achievement of service program objectives.
• Communicates to his/her supervisors all information that is pertinent to the achievement of common departmental objectives.
• Responds punctually to all of his/her assignments, remaining subject to recall at any time in case of special needs or emergencies on a paid overtime basis.
• Maintains responsibility to his/her supervisors, within his/her patrol assignment for:
• Protection of life and property;
• Reporting to the supervisor any criminal activity and disturbances, and the procedural reporting of such incidents;
• Recovery of lost property; and
• Other services to the College community as requested or as needed.
• Conducts himself/herself in accordance with ethical standards, both on duty and off.
• Familiarizes himself/herself continually through study and research with the techniques and ideas designed to improve physical security.
• Assist in the Department programs for:
• Improving efficiency and cooperation in area of common responsibility;
• Earning college confidence and support; and
• Correct and economical use of departmental property and equipment.
• Acquires and records information concerning events which have taken place since his/her last briefing and attentive to instructions.
• Reports for duty physically fit, mentally alert, neatly and properly groomed and with the prescribed uniform and equipment, ready for instruction and information.
• Reports to his/her supervisor for pre-shift inspection, roll call and for dismissal at the conclusion of his/her tour of duty.
• Records his/her activity during his/her shift in the prescribed manner.
• Supervises and inspects all activities within his/her assigned area.
• Devotes the maximum time possible to the performance of his/her basic duties, remaining at the Safety and Security office only when ordered by the supervisor or in performance of his/her duties.
• Inspects, before the beginning of his/her tour of duty, the vehicle and reports any damage or deficiency. He/she shall not operate any vehicle that is legally unfit or unsafe for use.
• Uses the vehicle only when necessary and are the most safe and economical manner avoiding hazardous or careless operation and promptly reporting any accidents to his/her supervisor.
• Reports promptly on prescribed forms, all accidents involving the vehicle assigned to him/her or any other vehicle he/she may be using or operating.
• Maintains his/her equipment in a functional, presentable condition, correcting and reporting defects to his/her supervisor promptly.
• Completes and submits reports of all incidents in conformity with established procedures.
• Diligently performs those duties assigned to him/her other than his/her normal security functions, in an efficient, effective and economical manner.
• Presents cases in courts as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Retains accountability for the securing, receipting and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into his/her custody, as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Remains diligent in his/her efforts to report to his/her supervisor illicit traffic in alcoholic beverages, gambling and narcotics, reporting such activity to his/her supervisors when it is discovered.
• Remains sensitive to the conduct of youths and young adults and the existence of hazards affecting them.
• Remains alert to College community tensions of various types, notifying his/her supervisors of potentially dangerous or undesirable situations and preventing disorder.
• Remains alert to conditions tending to cause crime and notify his/her supervisors to the situation.
• Checks all assigned buildings for potential fire hazards and reports any and all situations to the appropriate supervisor.
• Notes and records the license numbers of strange or unusual vehicles or the presence of suspicious individual(s) under questionable circumstances and reports such information to his/her supervisor.
• Familiarizes himself/herself with his/her area of assignment and conducts a diligent security check, giving particular attention to locations most susceptible to the occurrence of crime or traffic accidents.
• Confines his/her basic security efforts to his/her area of assignments. If required to leave for any reason he/she shall request the permission of his/her supervisor and the dispatcher prior to the time he/she leaves or as soon as possible if in an emergency situation. He/she shall notify the dispatcher of any interruption to his/her security activity that will exceed ten (10) minutes and obtain permission to go out of service.
• Moves promptly upon the discovery of a crime, notifying his/her supervisor and all other units on duty.
• Conducts a thorough investigation of all offenses within his/her area of responsibility and scope of authority. He/she shall collect and record data that will aid in identification of offenders and property.
• Provides prompt and adequate assistance to sick, injured or destitute people.
• Promptly reports defective fixtures or street lights that are out.
• Notes conditions that adversely affect the appearance, safety and health of the college and reports these conditions to the supervisor who will make referrals to agencies having primary responsibilities.
• Remains alert to prevent injury to persons or damage to property, when detailed to the location of any assemblage of persons.
• Immediately reports any known or suspected criminal misconduct or criminal acts committed by a fellow officer. This report shall be made directly to the Chief or his/her designee.
• Performs other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or Chief.
• Complies with all college and departmental administrative policies.
• Immediately reports and documents to his/her supervisors any observance of violations of law and/or college policy.
• Maintains at all times a notebook for note taking, security problems, safety and maintenance problems.
• Completes logs, reports and other prescribed forms as required.
• Secures doors and windows, checks lights of campus buildings.
• Devotes the maximum time possible to the performance of his/her basic duties, remaining at the Safety and Security office only when necessary.

Requirements:

1. Good verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work a variety of shifts and schedules including weekends and holidays.
3. Possession of a valid state of Ohio Driver’s License.
4. O.P.O.T.A. Certification required.
5. High School Diploma required.
6. Associate’s degree is recommended.