University Law Enforcement Officer at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:University Law Enforcement OfficerDepartment:Administration and Planning | DPS University Police

Ohio State's Department of Public Safety is hiring University Law Enforcement Officers (Fraternal Order of Police) to join the Police Division. ULEOs focus on safety of the university community as the top priority and provide physical security for various campus locations. Officers demonstrate stellar customer service as they engage with the community to provide a physical security presence, conduct high-visibility patrols, protect valuable property and provide general assistance.

University Law Enforcement Officers duties include; patrols assigned area; maintains order; directs vehicle/pedestrian traffic; enforces state laws and regulations; performs assigned investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents; makes on-view or warrant arrests for criminal statute violations; resolves or prevents conflicts between persons or groups within campus community; enforces traffic laws and regulations; may, with specific supervisory direction, work independently in the resolution of department problems and/or needs; submits detailed reports regarding investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents. May be assigned to a technical or specialized function related to law enforcement operations.


Subject to 24-hour call in. May work evenings and weekends.






Required Qualifications

Minimum age 21. Valid unrestricted Ohio operator's license upon appointment. Minimum sixty (60) semester credit hours of documented college coursework; or twelve (12) months public law enforcement experience; or equivalent combination education and experience. Must successfully complete medical/visual, psychological, physical performance evaluations, polygraph, and other pre-employment requirements prescribed by the University and police department prior to appointment, and possibly thereafter. No conviction record for felony or crime of moral turpitude.
Current Ohio Peace Officer certification required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired minimum completion of 60 credit hours of college level coursework

Additional Information:

Hiring Process initial steps:

*Accepting applications through September 30, 2024.

** Physical Fitness / Written testing will occur week of October 7th) .

For more information about the Department of Public Safety careers, please review https://dps.osu.edu/police-careers.

Other Items of Note:

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research.

Benefits include exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage that begins on your first day of employment. Retirement options include an employer match. Education assistance reimburses 100% of tuition for you to attend Ohio State and 50% for your spouse and dependents.

Paid time off includes the following:

• Vacation (begins accruing on your first day)


• Sick (begins accruing on your first day)


• Compensatory Time (in lieu of overtime pay when approved)


• Paid parental leave

These positions are considered "Essential" positions, whose presence is required regardless of the existence of an emergency condition, and whose absence from duty could endanger the safety and well-being of the campus population and/or physical plant.

Location:Blankenship Hall (0360)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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