The class works under immediate supervision and requires some knowledge of security and law enforcement procedures and techniques in order to assist other police officers in protecting lives and securing building and property or to patrol assigned area to protect lives and secure buildings and property.

50% - Patrols campus grounds and buildings on foot and/or in vehicle to protect lives and property. Enforces state statutes, rules, and regulations of Youngstown State University.

25% - Performs crowd control at social, athletic, and business events. Makes occasional minor emergency runs in patrol vehicle. May pick up and deposit money to specific offices on/off campus. Performs other special details of security nature such as building openings/closings/ checks, and other assigned security-related duties. Directs/controls traffic.

15% - Investigates complaints of broad variety ranging from minor infractions to felonious acts. Writes reports and records pertinent information necessary to facilitate substance in any complaints/allegations.

5% - Apprehends and processes criminal violators; may file affidavits, serve warrants, appear in court responding to criminal proceedings, and perform those functions required of peace officer in arrest situations.

4% - Reports observed unsafe conditions of any nature that render place or thing hazardous to health or physical well-being of University constituents.

1% - Performs routine office and administrative duties (e.g., answers phone, operates dispatch radio, writes routine police reports, operates LEADS terminal, and monitors alarms).

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: As Scheduled

Supervision Exercised: None

Reports to: University Police Sergeant

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Basic Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification; LEADS Certification, if needed; must maintain physical requirements as established by division; must qualify annually with firearms and related equipment; valid driver?s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: security and safety procedures and techniques*; investigation procedures and techniques*; state and federal regulations, policies and procedures related to law enforcement*; reporting procedures*; basic first aid techniques*; English vocabulary; fractions, decimals and percentages.

Skill in: operation of police equipment*; operation of firearms*.

Ability to: deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; orally present evidence in legal proceedings; read and understand technical material relating to police work; demonstrate physical fitness and agility. 

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: Basic Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification or will receive within 120 days of posting. 

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About Youngstown State University

An Institution of Opportunity: Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education. Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond. We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centrality of Studen...ts – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, collegiality, equity and inclusion. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region. Please use the following link to learn more about YSU: https://ysu.edu/about-ysu

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