University Police Officer

Salary: $26.38 Hourly
Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 202500256
Division: Finance & Business Operations
Department: YSU Police
Opening Date: 12/29/2025
Bargaining Unit Status: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Salary Grade: 2026
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0


Summary of Position
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.

Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 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: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: As Scheduled
Supervision Exercised: None
Reports to: University Police Sergeant

Qualifications and Competencies
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 within 120 days of receiving Basic Peace Officer Training Certification.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform very heavy work.
Very Heavy: work involves exerting 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have Basic Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification, or are you within 120 days of receiving Basic Peace Officer Training Certification?

• Yes
• No

02


What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

03


Please describe your related experience.
Required Question