The University of Toledo

Job Opportunities

The University of Toledo Police Department (UTPD) employs nearly 100 police officers, security officers, dispatchers, civilian staff, and student workers. Information, including job requirements, pay, and benefits are listed below.

NEW POSITION OPENING: CLOSED
HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER (Full-Time)
The University of Toledo Police
Job: 15520

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NEW POSITION OPENING: CLOSED
UNIVERSITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Full Time)
The University of Toledo Police
Job: ULEO2012

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on or before date of written examination; possess a valid driver's license; meet minimum standards of physical condition/fitness; and have a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate, or be currently enrolled in an OPOTC-certified police academy. In addition, candidates must submit to a drug/urinalysis test; have completed 96 quarter hours/64 semester hours of college level academic credits from an accredited college or university (having earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher); OR education may be substituted with 5 years of continuous active full-time law enforcement experience (as a state-certified peace officer) with a state certified law enforcement agency. Starting wage is $44,861.64. An entry-level written police examination will be administered on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by mail with testing information. The application deadline for this position expired on July 6, 2012 and no further applications are being accepted.

To view full posting requirements and to apply please visit https://jobs.utoledo.edu. Online applications only. UT is an EEO, AA Employer and Educator.

NOTICE TO ULEO CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE POLICE ENTRY-LEVEL WRITTEN EXAM:

Written Exam:

An entry-level written exam will be administered beginning at 8:00 AM, Saturday, July 21, 2012. Testing will take place at The University of Toledo Driscoll Center (Room 1019) – 2800 West Bancroft Street – Toledo, Ohio 43606. The Driscoll Center is located at the corner of West Bancroft Street and University Hills Boulevard; please park in Lot 17. Detailed directions to the campus as well as a campus map are available on our website at www.utoledo.edu. 

In order to be admitted for testing, a valid state driver’s license is required. Please be prompt as no one will be admitted after 8:00 AM. No cell phones and/or wireless devices will be permitted in the testing facility. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.

NOTICE TO ULEO CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE ON THE POLICE ENTRY-LEVEL EXAM:

Fitness Exam & Personal History Questionnaire Collection:

A physical fitness exam will be administered beginning at 7:00 AM, Saturday, August 18, 2012. Testing will take place at The University of Toledo Transporation Center (University of Toledo Police Department Building) - 1515 South Towerview – Toledo, Ohio 43606. The Transportation Center is located by the south entrance of the University off of Dorr Street between Secor Road and Douglas Road; please park in Lot 27A. Detailed directions to the campus as well as a campus map are available on our website at www.utoledo.edu.   

Candidates will be asked to review and complete both the Candidate Literature Packet and the Candidate Personal History Questionnaire.

1. 'Candidate Literature Packet (Review, print only required sections and return with 'Personal History Questionnaire')

2.  ‘Personal History Questionnaire’ (Review, print, complete all sections and return)
*Note: The ‘Personal History Questionnaire’ should be completed entirely with no omissions. Should a section of the questionnaire not apply to you, denote this by ‘DNA.’  

3. The 'Personal History Questionnaire' (PHQ) will be collected prior to the fitness exam.  Candidates should make certain that the PHQ is completed in its entirety along with all required photocopies, original documentation, etc. as required in the PHQ instructions. 

4. Fitness Exam - Candidates should wear comfortable clothing conducive for physical fitness testing.  No candidate will be permitted to participate in the exam if his/her physician release form for the exam is not completed by his/her physician.  This form is located in the PHQ.  Practicing for the fitness exam is highly encouraged.   

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NEW POSITION OPENING: CLOSED
POLICE DISPATCHER 1 (Part Time)
The University of Toledo Police
Job: DISP2012

Candidates must be 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; have excellent public relations skills; have 4 months training and/or experience as a radio dispatcher with like duties for law enforcement agency; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write simple sentences; and must be eligible for certification to access information from law enforcement databases. The starting pay range is $14.39. The application deadline for this position expired on June 29, 2012 and no further applications are being accepted.

To view full posting requirements and to apply please visit https://jobs.utoledo.edu. Online applications only. UT is an EEO, AA Employer and Educator.


NOTICE TO POLICE DISPATCHER CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates who meet minimum qualification criteria will be asked to review and complete both the Candidate Literature Packet and the Candidate Personal History Questionnaire.  

1. 'Candidate Literature Packet (Review, print only required sections and return with 'Personal History Questionnaire')

2.  ‘Personal History Questionnaire’ (Review, print, complete all sections and return)
*Note: The ‘Personal History Questionnaire’ should be completed entirely with no omissions. Should a section of the questionnaire not apply to you, denote this by ‘DNA.’  

3.  The ‘Personal History Questionnaire’ should be submitted via U.S. Mail or in person on or before Friday, July 20, 2012 by 5:00 PM / EST. If submitting via U.S. Mail, please address to Lt. Brett A. Weaver at the below listed address. Additionally, any questions may be directed to Lt. Weaver at (419)530.2599 or brett.weaver@utoledo.edu. 

MAILING ADDRESS:

The University of Toledo Police Department
Attn: Lt. Brett A. Weaver
2801 West Bancroft Street - Mail Stop 207
Toledo, Ohio 43606.3390 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Position Overviews:


University Law Enforcement Officer – UTPD currently employs 37 police officers. Starting pay ranges from $41,684.03 (without academy) to $44,861.64 (with academy). Top of scale for police officers is currently $54,189.33. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and must successfully pass a variety of tests and background checks.

Police Dispatcher – UTPD employs both part time and full time dispatchers. Both classifications of dispatcher are represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA) in the collective bargaining agreement with the University. Dispatchers must have excellent public relations skills and be able to pass a number of selection process phases including a thorough background investigation and psychological evaluation.

Student Workers – UTPD employs students in many roles, including Rocket Patrol (ticketers), Night Watch (escorts), and various clerical positions. Wages range from $7.40 to $8.55 an hour.