Career Center

2. Working independently with minimal supervision, respond to all assigned calls for police services, including, but not limited to; violent persons, hazardous situations, medical and mental health emergencies, and non-criminal assistance to the campus community.

3. Knowledge and adherence of department policies, procedures, as well as City, State, and Federal law.

4. Observe traffic hazards and conditions, and recommend corrective actions, investigate traffic accidents, enforce traffic laws and parking violations, assist motorists with disabled vehicles, and direct traffic.

5. Ability to effectively communicate and use police radio, computer, email, and telephone.

6. Interact with diverse populations with respect and dignity of cultural norms and practices.

7. Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances, prepare and file necessary court documents, testify in court, transport prisoners.

8. Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects, analyze report information to enhance enforcement, investigative or safety efforts and prepare written reports in the record management system.

9. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certifications, enhance skills, and uphold best practices in law enforcement.

10. Engage in community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff, and collaborate to resolve safety concerns and enhance community trust.

11. Perform any other assigned duties/tasks related to the needs of the department, meet and maintain any performance standards established for the position.

Education and Experience

1. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.

2. High School Diploma or equivalent.

3. Associate degree in a related field preferred.

4. Possesses a valid Ohio driver?s license (and ability to obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by the CHMCA insurance carrier?s requirements to operate CHMCA vehicles) and reliable transportation to report to alternate sites.

5. Possess a current OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification.

6. Required to achieve and maintain department?s qualifying firearms standards for duration of employment.

7. Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

8. Demonstrate psychological fitness commensurate with the role of a police officer, evaluated by a psychologist designated by the Department of Public Safety Director and Chief.