Casual Campus Police Officer-Midnights

Position: Casual Campus Police Officer-Midnights (72080)
Position Summary

The Walsh University Campus Police Department is a comprehensive full-service police department that exists to serve and protect our students, faculty, staff and guests. Our mission is to provide a safe and secure living and learning environment by actively partnering with the campus community. As such, we take a proactive and progressive approach to campus policing, utilizing a community policing model in dedication to the protection of life and property;

the preservation of peace, order and safety; the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws as well as university policies and procedures.

The department recognizes that learning occurs both in and outside of the classroom and is committed to supporting student's academic and co-curricular experience by helping them make good decisions about the activities they engage. We understand the importance of developing positive relationships with students so that we can effectively serve, mentor and educate them.

We, as a department, pledge to treat all persons with respect, dignity, integrity and compassion; to respect diverse social and cultural customs and values, to protect individuals and their rights, to uphold the law, and to strive for excellence in every service that we provide.

The casual Campus Police Officer-midnights position provides public safety, law enforcement and security services for all Walsh University owned and operated property. The position requires officers to uphold a service-oriented attitude, flexibility, ability to exercise discretion, and a strong moral and ethical character.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Patrol the campus on a regular basis to maintain good order, safety, and security.
• Patrol by vehicle and by foot to detect and deter crime.
• Ensure physical security of property and assessing building and campus entry points.
• Control parking by ticketing violators and preparing lot(s) for special events.
• Lock and unlock buildings and rooms as required/ requested by authorized members of the campus community.
• Work closely with the Residence Life staff in matters of student conduct.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence in compliance with University business practices and local, state and federal laws. Maintain confidentiality of reports and records, and deal on a continual basis with extremely sensitive information, regulating the proper sharing of that information.
• Complete investigations in a timely manner.
• Work night shift, with the potential for extra duty assignments, and special details.
• Support the mission and values of the police department and Walsh University.
• Must maintain an Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) basic officer certification while employed.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:

Education: A minimum educational attainment of a high school diploma or GED; at least 21 years of age at the time of the original appointment; valid Ohio Drivers' License, physical and mental state of fitness to adequately perform the essential job functions; an Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) basic officer certification. Ability to meet the agency firearms qualifications.

Work Experience: Be able to work effectively with students, faculty and staff. Strong verbal…