Police Officer

Apply now Job No: 503182
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University of Dayton Police Officers Association
Department: Public Safety - 701100
Pay Grade: III - Non Exempt (BU Public Safety)
Advertised: April 27, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Under the guidance and supervision of a superior officer who is a member of the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety Police Officer is charged to render protection and assistance to the lives and property of the University of Dayton and its citizens. The Police Officer reports and investigates infractions of university rules, state law, and city ordinances in compliance with interdepartmental chain of command and state law.

The Police Officer provides community services appropriate to the well-being of the university community per department policies and procedures, including safety and/or medical escorts, and other general services such as locking and unlocking buildings and rooms for University community members.

• Must possess an Ohio Peace Officer Certification through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Must be able to effect an arrest using force if necessary, use weapons, hands and feet, and other approved self‑defense weapons.
• Must possess leadership skills, problem‑solving skills, the ability to develop long‑range goals and objectives, and strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Must maintain a qualifying firearms score.
• Must be able to write reports, including sketches and diagrams, using appropriate English and grammar.
• Must be able to take photographs when required.
• Must be able to type accurately on a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to gather information, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Must exercise reasonable judgment in determining probable cause to arrest, search or use force.
• Must be able to operate a patrol cruiser including rapid entrance and exits as well as at night or in fog, snow, rain, or other such conditions, and communicate effectively over law‑enforcement radio channels.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in court and other formal settings.
• Must be able to pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may require lifting, carrying, dragging and climbing.
• Must be able to engage in law‑enforcement patrol functions, walking and standing for long hours in inclement and severe weather.
• Must be able to perform searches of people, vehicles, and buildings and conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Must be able to endure verbal and mentally challenging situations.
• Must be able to process and transport prisoners, including those who are mentally or physically impaired.
• Must be able to operate or use a gas mask, fire extinguisher (used to extinguish small fires), and other safety equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend legal documents.
• The successful applicant must pass a normal background check, psychological testing, polygraph exam, and drug screening; no conviction record(s) for a felony, domestic violence, or crime of moral turpitude.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. We seek to increase diversity, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. We are committed to affirmative‑action policies designed to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.