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Police Officer
Required Qualifications
- Current, valid certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council as a sworn peace officer.
- Must be legally qualified to own and carry a firearm in the State of Ohio.
- Must not have been convicted in a court of law of crimes of violence, or any other offense which has as an element "the use or attempted use of any physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon towards those persons that are generally covered by those statutes as related to family members.”
- Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and a good driving record. A “good driving record” is defined as having no more than two (2) two-point moving violations or their equivalent within the preceding three (3) years, and no convictions for six-point moving violations and/or felony traffic violations, or their equivalent, within the previous five years.
- Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, drug screen and psychological testing.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effectiveness in written and oral communication.
- Strong customer service skills and an ability to respond to others with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to understand and work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural university environment.
- Ability to demonstrate firearms proficiency through annual requalification and other training.
- Ability to cope with and diffuse situations involving angry or difficult people, and react appropriately (within legal and policy limits) in stressful or dangerous situations.
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Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
- Work experience as a police officer.
- Work experience where decision-making, problem resolution and de-escalation of difficult situations are needed.
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An Associate degree or college-level coursework.
- Uphold and enforce the laws and ordinances of the United States, the State of Ohio, and the City of University Heights, and the policies of John Carroll University.
- Respond to emergencies; which may include criminal, medical, fire, and other emergencies on campus or affecting the JCU community.
- Investigate crimes, student conduct violations, Title IX violations and other matters as directed, in an equitable and non-judgmental manner, utilizing a fair and impartial process for all parties.
- Produce reports which are clear, concise, complete, and correct.
- Conduct proactive campus patrol, employing a community policing approach. This includes engagement with members of campus constituencies by positive interactions and an active, high-visibility presence.
- Address suspicious activity in an unbiased and safe manner.
- Ensure the physical security of JCU property. Identify potential hazards, and act to remedy them.
- Provide support to campus activities in planning and execution of event security, parking and transportation.
- Enforce campus parking and traffic rules.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the gate attendant, shuttle and JCUMES functions, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Provide services to the campus community, such as lost and found, room lockout, vehicle jumpstarts/lock-outs, fingerprinting, after hours physical plant troubleshooting, and other services as appropriate.
- Assist with CCTV and alarm monitoring as needed.
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