Position Summary:

Muskingum University invites applications for a University Police Officer. This position is responsible for protecting the people and property of the Muskingum University campus as a member of the Muskingum University Police Department.

Essential Functions:

Assist in daily operations of safety and security to maintain law and order in the campus community.
Enforce parking regulations and traffic control, which may include ticketing, immobilizing, or towing).
Conduct appropriate follow-up to acts against federal, state, or county statutes and University policies, including appropriate investigation, confiscation of property, and/or detention of individuals.
Maintain appropriate records, including comprehensive reports and necessary documentation.
Provide campus safety-related training programs, such as fire and tornado drills, drug/alcohol abuse seminars, and active threat trainings.
Promptly share personal knowledge of campus irregularities regarding students, faculty, staff, and/or facilities with the University Chief of Police.
Assist in campus compliance with government regulations.
Cooperate with and enhance the relationship between the University Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
Assist with the care and maintenance of all equipment assigned to the University Police Department.
Conduct routine patrols of campus.
Lock and unlock facilities as scheduled and as needed.
Assist with the coordination and provision of traffic control for special events.
Assist with daily department operations, including issuance of parking tags, room openings, lost and found, etc.

Requirements:

Current certification as a law enforcement officer by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.
Current firearms qualification, as required by OPOTA.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of professional law enforcement methods and operations.
Ability to evaluate situations and perform job responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and without malice.
Ability to create an appropriate relationship of trust with students.
Ability to learn University policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain the strictest confidence and avoid conflicts of interest.
Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.

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