Police Officer

Job title: Police Officer

About the Role Join the CSU Police Department at Cleveland State University, a fully certified law enforcement agency focused on community policing to keep a safe campus and support academic success. This role contributes to campus safety through patrols, education, outreach, and strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.

What You'll Do

• Proactive patrols, safety education, outreach programs, and problem-solving partnerships to maintain a secure campus environment.
• Respond to incidents, enforce laws and university policies, and coordinate with campus stakeholders.
• Utilize de-escalation, crisis intervention, and mental health response skills to ensure a compassionate and responsive approach to campus safety.
• Engage in professional development with opportunities for assignments in the Detective Bureau, K-9 unit, Therapy dogs, Community Engagement Unit, and more.
• Work rotating shifts and be prepared to report during emergencies, inclement weather, or other disruptions as essential personnel.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 21 years of age or older and eligible for license to carry a firearm.
• Must have current OPOTA Peace Officer certification or prior OPOTA certification with the ability to refresh within one year of hire (or prior to hire).
• Must periodically qualify in use of firearms and hold a valid driver’s license with driver eligibility under the University Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must pass written exam, physical abilities test, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test, thorough background check, and panel interview.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• For Lateral Transfers: current OPOTA Certification; two years experience and current appointment as a sworn officer (full-time or part-time 20 hours/week); no discipline in the past two years.

Nice to Have

• Training and experience in de-escalation, mental health response, cultural competency, and crisis intervention (as emphasized by CSU PD).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Long-term disability and multiple retirement plan options (ARP, ODC, STRS/OPERS, 403(b)).
• Generous vacation (22 days annually) and sick time (10 days annually) and CSU-recognized paid holidays (11 days annually).
• Paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program.
• Free tuition for employees and eligible family members.
• Vike Health & Wellbeing Program and access to the CSU Recreation and Wellbeing Center, with the opportunity for a 1-hour workout in our onsite facility during your shift.