Job Information

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
194 WEST MAIN STREET
WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081
(614)823-1222
http://www.otterbeinpolice.edu

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Updated: March 08, 2024

Job Classification: Police Officer

Start your career with The Otterbein University Police Department. We are currently seeking 3 new officers.

The Department requires a candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ should be completed as soon as possible to be considered further in the process.

Candidates must also submit a department application found here: http://www.otterbein.edu/public/CampusLife/HealthAndSafety/Police.aspx.

Salary Information:

Annual: $52,000

Hourly: $25.00 p.h.

Benefit Information:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account Contribution by the University
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Retirement Plan
Education Benefits
Employee - Free Tuition after 6 months of employment
Spouse and Dependents-Free Tuition after 1 year of employment

Contact Information:
Paul Weiner
Chief of Police
614-823-1693
weiner3@otterbein.edu

Department Overview: The Otterbein University Police Department has a strong customer service orientation, and a strong commitment to the “Community Oriented Policing” philosophy, with “Service First” being our Motto. The Otterbein University Police Department provides 24/7 police services to a Campus Community of approximately 2,000 resident students, 1,795 commuter students, and 728 facility and staff members. Otterbein University sits on 263 acres in The City of Westerville, Ohio.

Area Information: Otterbein University is a Liberal Arts College located in the Heart of Uptown Westerville, Ohio, a northeastern suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Westerville spans both Franklin and Delaware counties.
The campus sits within walking distance of shops, restaurants, City Parks, and a short driving distance of 2 large regional malls.

Population: Student Enrollment Approximately 3,000 students

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Must have corrected vision in both eyes to 20/20 and no color blindness.

Academy Certification:
Yes, Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification required.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
Removal Standards - The following items will be cause for automatic removal of the applicant from the hiring process:

Any felony conviction.
Any misdemeanor conviction (other than minor traffic violations) within the past five (5) years.
On probation or parole with any city, county, state or federal agency for any offense.
Have any lifetime convictions of any offenses of moral turpitude, disrespect for law enforcement officials, crimes of an aggravated nature, sexual offenses, domestic violence, crimes against children, or any violation involving drug sale, distribution, or manufacture.
Currently under active investigation by Federal, State, County or Local authorities law enforcement agencies.
Failure or refusal to successfully complete any and all portions of the hiring process.

Potential Removal Standards - The following list may cause removal of the applicant from the hiring process:

More than three (3) moving violation convictions in the past three (3) years.
Any driver’s license suspension within the past 12 months.
Have any lifetime conviction for the traffic offenses of hit and run, vehicular homicide, or fleeing and eluding as defined by Ohio or other similar state or municipal laws regardless of law titles.
Have two or more convictions for driving under the influence within a candidate's lifetime or one conviction within five (5) years of the application date.
Have any conviction for reckless driving or racing within a five year period prior to the application date as defined by Ohio law or other similar state or municipal laws regardless of law titles.
Driving record that indicates a pattern of unsafe driving.
Used, tried, tasted, experimented with, delivered, sold or possessed any illegal controlled substance that would constitute a misdemeanor violation of Ohio Revised Code within three (3) years prior to application.
Any lifetime use, trial of, taste of, experiment with, delivery of, sell or possession of any illegal controlled substance that would constitute a felony violation of Ohio Revised Code, whether detected or undetected.
Any Dishonorable, General, or Other than Honorable Discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces.
Terminated for cause from another public safety agency.
Released from another public safety agency during probationary period.
Discipline history indicating a pattern of negative work performance at past employers.
Refusal to submit to a polygraph examination.
Applicants must answer truthfully and fully all questions asked of them. Any misrepresentation or omission of any material fact on the application; during the background investigation; or in any phase of the selection process shall disqualify the applicant. If an investigation discloses a willful misrepresentation, omission, or falsification, the application will be rejected.

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