Security Officer, Public Safety

Job Title:

Security Officer, Public Safety

Posting

Start Date:

8/17/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position - rank will be commensurate with experience.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more  .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Under close supervision from university law enforcement officer or supervisor, checks and reports on safety and security conditions of grounds, buildings, equipment, investigates crimes, complaints, and/or accidents; assists in apprehensions or detain violators or clients; assists law enforcement officers and firefighters during emergencies and/or enforces motor vehicle regulations.

• Maintain security of grounds and/or buildings. Enforce parking regulations and issue citations. Enforce rules and regulations, with supervision.
• Contact and communicate with citizens. Distribute crime prevention and safety information to community. Partner with faculty, staff, students, and surrounding communities to help solve quality of life concerns.
• De-escalate conflicts between individuals and groups.
• Preserve and protect crime scenes. Testify in court.
• Complete radio and telephone communications.
• Take field notes. Prepare narratives, summaries, and incident case paperwork with supervision. Document activities by writing detailed reports to understand disorder, crime, and problems.
• Assist stranded motorist. Collect and route lost and found property. Investigate unusual odors and sounds.
• Follow and report suspicious vehicles/persons from a safe distance and relay information to other officers.
• Use less than lethal force when appropriate.
• Drive security vehicle. Conduct patrol. Maintain high visibility presence in strategic areas around campus.
• Assist medical staff with restraints of patients and locating AWOL patients.
• Participate in Community Oriented Police programs with supervision.
• Detain and maintain custody of offenders with supervision.
• Monitor and investigate intrusion, fire, and CCTV alarms. Assess situations for emergency medical. Assist police officers and firefighters as needed.
• Engage public with friendly messages, such as safe routes around campus. Escort persons as appropriate.
• Security hazards. Ability to climb stairs, run after suspects, and provide first aid & emergency care. Maintain agility and physical fitness.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

High School Diploma or GED

Must possess a current, valid state issued operator's license with an acceptable driving record.

Must be 18 years of age or older. No criminal record. Must pass recruitment testing (background investigation, physical fitness assessment, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, toxicology screening, and medical examination).

• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• May require working rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Stooping
  - Often
• Crouching
  - Often
• Reaching overhead
  - Often
• Pulling, pushing
  - Often
• Shoveling
  - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds
  - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds
  - Seldom
• Outdoor Environment:
  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of…