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Police Officer

Kent State University
Kent, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025 CLOSED ON 3/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Kent State University?

Participates in extensive field training program and receives instruction in enforcing state laws and University and departmental rules and regulations, patrolling University property on foot or in vehicle, providing emergency and non-emergency services, conducting investigations, writing reports, controlling and directing traffic, performing crime prevention activities, and engaging in community policing. Reports to Police Sergeant and/or Police Lieutenant.


Responsibilities

With the guidance of Police Officer II or Police Sergeant, patrols grounds and buildings on foot and in vehicle, protects lives and property, recognizes and reports safety hazards, prevents crimes, enforces state laws and University and departmental rules and regulations, answers calls for service/assistance from people on University property, resolves conflicts between persons or groups within campus community; carries firearms, apprehends and arrests violators, transports prisoners to police station, court, or jail; registers and books prisoners; detains and locates treatment for hazardous or self-endangering individuals; locates lost persons, files affidavits, serves warrants, and appears in court as required.

Learns proper method of investigating complaints, conducting criminal and accident investigations, making inquiries, taking and recording information, submitting written reports, and conducting continuing or follow-up investigations.

Participates in roll call (e.g., reviews assignments, discusses special concerns, anticipates potential problems, and determines need for additional training).

Provides or assists in providing services (e.g., money escorts, locking and unlocking buildings, giving directions, assisting drivers with unlocking vehicles, jump starting, obtaining fuel and tire inflations); answers questions and advises public in regard to law, policy, and features of the University.


Qualifications

Skill In:

Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to assist the public, communicate with authorities, etc.) *

Written communication (e.g., to compose narratives for reports, etc.)

Ability To:

Demonstrate physical fitness *

Read and comprehend a variety of written material *

Remember a sequence of events and details

Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages) *

Practically apply newly learned techniques and skills

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Exposed to law enforcement hazards and variable weather conditions; occasionally requires extended periods of walking, standing, or physical exertion (e.g., running); may work varied hours and shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays; may be called to work in exigent and emergency situations.


Must pass a security check.


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

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