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Police OfficerMiami University • Oxford, OH, US
Police Officer

Police Officer

Miami University • Oxford, OH, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Police Officer

Police Officers at Miami University are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the university community.

Essential Duties :

  • Perform law enforcement functions, including mobile and foot patrol of University properties to provide a safe and secure environment for the university community.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations of reports and complaints involving criminal activity.
  • Enforce federal and state laws and university regulations.
  • Regulate traffic and parking; provide emergency medical assistance.
  • Effect forcible arrest, engage in foot pursuits when necessary, and perform other police duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license; at least 21 years of age
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • OPOTA certification
  • Associate's Degree in a Criminal Justice-related field of study.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • All applicants must have the relevant background and proven skills necessary to perform the required duties, including computer literacy and proficient oral and written communication skills, engaging in constructive and positive problem solving in a unique community with a diverse population, carrying equipment up several flights of stairs, and qualifying with a firearm.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be 21 years old at the time of application.
  • Obtain / attend OPOTA certification within 6 months of employment if not already certified.
  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Prior Law Enforcement Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Criminal Justice-related field of study.
  • Please submit a resume and cover letter. A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

    This organization participates in E-Verify.

    For positions that are approved for remote work : Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

    Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

    Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

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