University Law Enforcement Officer , Public Safety

Position: University Law Enforcement Officer 3, Public Safety
Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

You are invited to submit an application 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 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million Jobs Ohio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

Be Part of UC! UCPD is a fully empowered policing agency that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All police officers are certified by the State of Ohio and have full police authority. Our division includes a K-9 Unit, a Criminal Investigations Unit, a Community Engagement Unit, a Special Events Unit, and a Training Section. Please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Engage - Love sports? Work at a Division 1 athletic game. Love music? Work at a performance put on by our internationally renowned College Conservatory of Music. Love art? Spend some time in our College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Love people? Work at a top-tier academic institution where over 47,000 students strive daily to change the world. Our officers interact with the campus community not only in cruisers and on foot, but also on motorcycles, mountain bikes, and segways.

Flourish - UCPD is an agency that invests in our people. As one of the largest employers in the region, the University of Cincinnati offers a generous vacation and benefits package including a flexible schedule, tuition remission for all eligible full and part-time employees, their dependents, and spouse or domestic partner. Extensive state-of-the-art training programs and professional development opportunities are available.

A variety of retirement options are offered including an opportunity to participate in a traditional pension plan as well as optional supplemental retirement plans. Very cost-effective healthcare and dental plan options are available accompanied by health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. Employee discounts are offered through numerous local organizations.

Problem Solvers Wanted - Join one of the nation's leading universities and make a positive impact in the lives of others. UC Police Officers work every day to create a safe community, serving and protecting those who are poised to change the world. If you are a problem solver who is passionate about serving your community, apply now to join an organization where you can train and grow.

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Essential Functions

• Detain and arrest offenders. Complete prisoner processing procedures. Maintain and transport persons in custody.
• Engage in public speaking, problem solving initiatives, and with citizens in crime reduction efforts through effective communication. Execute civil processes.
• Learn and enforce university and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures, University Law Enforcement techniques, labor relations and proper safety practices. Participate in Community Oriented Police programs. Conduct community relations programs, professional radio and telephone communications activities. Attend community meetings. Must know basics of criminal and civil law; demonstrate complaint resolution skills, good report writing and public relations skills.
• Write complete detailed reports, take field notes, prepare narratives, summaries and criminal case paperwork. Conduct complete thorough simple to complex investigations and interviews. Establish, preserve, protect and process crime scenes. Be a resource to pedestrians and motorists. Collect and process evidence, lost and found property. Testify truthfully, completely, and honestly in court.
• Conduct assigned and structured patrols. Drive a patrol vehicle. Investigate suspicious persons and activity. Conduct legally authorized searches of persons, places and things. Engage in problem-solving initiatives to address crime related issues. Identify, respond, implement and analyze matters of community concern utilizing problem solving techniques and methodologies. Work with other agencies to address community concerns. Conduct surveillance of individuals and locations.
  
  Conduct security surveys of places and property.
• Engage in self-initiated patrol.…