POLICE OFFICER

Columbus State Community College

Pay Grade/Pay Band

Band 28-$30,696  

Shift Work, which include holidays and weekends  

Terms of Employment

Full-Time  

 Requisition Number: 1061  

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

1. Serves student body, faculty and the public. Patrols campus property by foot, bicycle or vehicle. Offers and provides assistance and maintains good public relations.

2. Monitors, reports and responds to out of place or unusual occurrences, crimes, emergencies, violations, safety or traffic hazards, security conditions and other situations.

3. Responds to and handles high-risk calls and alarms. Takes appropriate action at the scene. Apprehends and arrests suspects in violation of laws and ordinances.

4. Safeguards against violence, theft, vandalism and other criminal behavior. Enforces state laws and campus policy, procedures, rules and regulations. Assists in lockouts and secures campus buildings.

5. Conducts criminal and accident investigations. Collects and identifies evidence, questions victims and witnesses, prepares evidence for presentation in court and testifies in court proceedings when necessary. Arrests, detains and transports suspects. Reports minor infractions. Writes warnings, citations and incident reports for review by internal and external customers.

6. Serves as initial responder for medical emergencies. Administers CPR, performs first aid, operates Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) and secures EMS.

Performs special detail assignments. Performs other law enforcement responsibilities and other related duties as required.  

Required education/experience:

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum qualifications for this position are: High School Degree or GED, Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification, and preferably 1-3 years law enforcement or closely related experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate high ethical and moral values and an excellent work history and references. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and must be insurable to operate a vehicle, as a condition of initial and continued employment.  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of: law enforcement procedures and requirements; Federal, State and local laws; safety precautions and search and seizure procedures; non-violent crisis intervention; court proceedings; English word usage, spelling, sentence structure and punctuation; computer software, programs and applications.

Ability to: exercise sound judgment in dealing with stressful situations; comprehend oral and written information; maintain mandatory training; work independently demonstrating initiative; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, job contacts and general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; assess and react appropriately to medical emergencies; perform physical demands and exhibit mental aptitude needed to perform law enforcement duties including pursuing and maintaining control of suspects, fights, and controlling criminal activity; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; deal sensitively with persons of varying cultures and diversity; determine appropriate situations for use of force; function in adverse conditions and maintain self-control.

Skill in: verbal and written communications; writing incident and accident reports; mediating and peacefully resolving conflicts; interviewing and communicating with students, faculty and general public; application of job software programs.  

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must possess high ethical and moral values and must desire to work in a community policing environment. Campus work experience is highly desired.  

Training/Certifications Required

Ohio Driver's License; Ohio Peace Officer training certification, AED, CPR, First Aid, Firearms certification. In addition, the position requires successful completion of fitness for duty psychological evaluation.  

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