University Law Enforcement Officer Trainee

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Job Title:
University Law Enforcement Officer Trainee

Department:
Administration and Planning | DPS University Police

Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety is hiring University Law Enforcement Officer Trainees to join the Police Division. ULEOTs will attend police academy post-hire to obtain an Ohio Peace Officer Certification. Once certified, Trainees, will then promote into University Law Enforcement Officers who will focus on safety of the university community as the top priority and provide physical security for various campus locations. Officers demonstrate stellar customer service as they engage with the community to provide a physical security presence, conduct high-visibility patrols, protect valuable property and provide general assistance.

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.

Required Qualifications
Minimum Class Requirements:
Minimum age 20 years, six months at time of hire. Valid unrestricted Ohio operator’s license upon appointment. 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.
Unusual Working Conditions:
Subject to 24-hour call in. May work evenings and weekends. May have to chase, tackle and engage suspects. Must annually qualify with firearm. May have to reside at training academy.

Desired Qualifications

Desired minimum completion of 60 credit hours of college level coursework.

Additional Information:

Hiring Process initial steps:

•Accepting applications through February 10, 2024.

** Physical Fitness / Written testing will occur early February (16, 20,or 23rd).

For more information about the Department of Public Safety careers and the hiring process and timelines, please review https://dps.osu.edu/police-careers .

The hiring range for this position is $28.85/hr for the first 6 months while attending academy. Will move into officer pay rate upon successfully obtaining Ohio Peace Officer Certification.

Other Items of Note:

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research.

Benefits include exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage that begins on your first day of employment. Retirement options include an employer match. Education assistance reimburses 100% of tuition for you to attend Ohio State and 50% for your spouse and dependents.

Paid time off includes the following:

• Vacation (begins accruing on your first day)
• Sick (begins accruing on your first day)
• Compensatory Time (in lieu of overtime pay when approved)
• Paid parental leave

These positions are considered “Essential” positions, whose presence is required regardless of the existence of an emergency condition, and whose absence from duty could endanger the safety and well-being of the campus population and/or physical plant.

Location:
Blankenship Hall (0360)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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