Job Posting

Public Safety Officer
Search # 1112-0014

Ohio Wesleyan University is currently seeking qualified applications for the position of Public Safety Officer.

The Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Public Safety is searching for qualified individuals interested in working in a challenging and diverse community environment as a Public Safety Officer. The successful candidate’s must be a least twenty-one (21) years of age, have a valid drivers’ license, a high school diploma, or equivalent, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications would include experience in a college setting and / or experience in a security/police work environment or state OPOTA certification. The successful applicant must be willing to submit to a background investigation. The current opening will involve evening and night shift, with varying hours and days off. Public Safety Officers are subject to overtime and call-in responsibilities and may be required to continue working beyond a regular shift, or regularly scheduled days off and /or additional hours and special events. The starting wage will be $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Have a Valid Ohio Drivers License and meet the standards required to be covered on the University insurance policy
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Possess strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in a university environment preferred
• Experience in a security/police work or state certification in OPOTA strongly preferred
• Clean criminal background (i.e no convictions that would conflict with duties.)

Completed application packets will include:

1. a letter of interest (cover letter)
2. resume
3. the names, titles, & contact information for three professional references.

All application materials should be emailed to hr@owu.edu. Paper copies will not be accepted.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fulltime positions, Ohio Wesleyan University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a generous retirement contribution, tuition remission, health insurance and a wonderful working environment.

Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply. (EEOE)

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