University Campus Police Officer

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 obedience of 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 with regard 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.