Police Officer

Kirtland, OH
Lakeland Community College

Salary: $30/hour.

Position Summary:

Lakeland’s police officers have the primary responsibility of patrolling the grounds and buildings of the college campus to protect lives and property, discover or prevent crimes, enforce laws, investigate crimes, write reports, make arrests, and testify in court.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol grounds and buildings by car and/or on foot for the purpose of protecting lives and property by discovering or preventing the commission of crimes, enforce laws, rules and regulations and monitor traffic conditions and parking facilities.
  • Respond to requests for assistance (e.g., lock-outs) and/or reports of incidents jeopardizing public safety, resulting in injuries, misdemeanors or felonies. Determine appropriate response and interact with other college departments/personnel as well as external public safety forces.
  • Provide police/security presence at special events including directing traffic and escorting and protecting guests.
  • Discover, apprehend, arrest and process criminal violators; secure crime scenes, conduct preliminary and follow up investigations, gather evidence and obtain witness statements. As necessary, file affidavits, serve warrants and appear in court and testify in criminal proceedings.
  • Perform routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., maintain logs, records and statistics, complete reports of police activities, dispatch and answer telephones).
  • Review changes in laws and regulations. Receive on-going training in police and safety methods.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Ohio Basic Peace Officer certificate

Preferred Requirements:

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Associate degree in law enforcement or a related field