Police Officer

Salary: $20.87 per hour.

Essential Functions:

Using courtesy and tact to encourage voluntary obedience of laws, ordinances and other university district needs.
Building and maintaining community policing relationships with the Wittenberg community along with participating in student engagement activities.
Enforcing federal and state laws, city ordinances and all other pertinent university and local regulations with regard to the rights of the individual concerned.
Maintaining high visibility; responding immediately to university district police/security incidents. Duties are to be carried out with prudent regard for the reasonable safety of all persons, specifically including the officer.
Utilizing appropriate and lawful means to prevent or halt the commission of an offense and to prevent escape of, or to apprehend, a suspect or offender when it is reasonable to do so.
Operating and maintaining vehicles.
Maintaining proficiency through training and education.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED
Applicants for this position must have successfully completed Ohio Peace Officer (OPOTA) basic training requirements and the peace officer certification examination
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
A valid driver’s license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver’s license within 30 days of hire date.
Applicants must be able to pass the following tests/screenings: drug screen, psychological fitness, and background records check.