Police Officer

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University the Rev. Ezra Keller the colleges first president and founder remarked: This is a lovely spot for a literary institution. Today that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenbergs past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professorsengaging classroom experiences service opportunities and valued athletics traditionsWittenberg is home to 1200 students 30 majors 3 graduate programs a wealth of pre-professional and cooperative programs and 25 varsity sports.

Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the universitys mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles while maintaining a good work-life balance.Click hereto learn more about Wittenbergs employee benefits.

Wittenberg University is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Using courtesy and tact to encourage voluntary obedienceof laws ordinances and other university district needs.
• Building and maintaining community policing relationships with the Wittenberg community along with participating in student engagement activities.
• Enforcing federal and state laws city ordinances and all other pertinent university and local regulations withregard to the rights of the individual concerned.
• Maintaining high visibility; responding immediately to university district police/security incidents. Duties are to be carried out with prudent regard for the reasonable safety of all persons specifically including the officer.
• Utilizing appropriate and lawful means to prevent or halt the commission of an offense and to prevent escape of or to apprehend a suspect or offender when it is reasonable to do so.
• Operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Maintaining proficiency through training and education.

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Applicants for this position must have successfully completed Ohio Peace Officer (OPOTA)basic training requirements and the peace officer certification examination
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• A valid drivers license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio drivers license within 30 days of hire date.
• Applicants must be able to pass the following tests/screenings: drug screenpsychological fitness andbackground records check.

This position has a beginning pay rate of $20.87 per hour with periodic step increases topping out at $26.47 per hour.


Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful positive work environment.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community.Click here to view our Title IX policies.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records educational verifications driving records (when job-related) and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply please set-up an accountinour online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:

• A cover letter
• Resume
• Name relationship and contact information for three professional references
• Letter or certificate of successful completion of Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training and Peace Officer Certification examination
  

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at or email