University Law Enforcement Officer Trainee

Closing Date: March 31, 2025.

Position Summary:

Under close supervision from a University Law Enforcement Officer Supervisor or higher-level supervisor, the University Law Enforcement Officer Trainee attends the prescribed training to learn the principles, practices and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law. The trainee also receives training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearm use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques. Under close supervision, may assist other police officers with the performance of their duties. This is a non-sworn, officer-in-training position. *Candidates selected for this position will attend an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy post-hire.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 20 years, six months at time of hire
• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum sixty (60) semester credit hours of documented college coursework
• Must successfully complete medical/visual, psychological, physical performance evaluations, polygraph, and other pre-employment requirements prescribed by the University and police department prior to appointment, and possibly thereafter
• No conviction record for felony or crime of moral turpitude
• Desired minimum completion of 60 credit hours of college level coursework