University Police -- Police Officer

All University Law Enforcement Officers (both police officers and sergeants) are represented by the University of Toledo Police Patrolman's Association (UTPPA), which is a member of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA).

The University of Toledo has worked diligently to assemble a wage and benefits package designed to attract the best and the brightest of applicants.

Wages

Starting pay for a University Law Enforcement Officer (ULEO) is $17.47 per hour ($36,337.60 annually) for people who are not certified Ohio Peace Officers. They are paid this rate while they are in the police academy. Starting pay for applicants who have completed the academy is $18.80 per hour ($39,104 annually).

The current agreement between the University and the University of Toledo Police Patrolman’s Association (UTPPA) – the union that represents all officers and sergeants – includes annual step increases, as well as shift differential. The top rate of pay for a police officer, bargaining unit classifications ULEO 1 and ULEO 2, is $22.36 ($46,508.80 annually).

Officers who meet the following criteria may be considered for the classification of Senior ULEO 2, which has a pay scale ranging from $23.85 ($49,608 annually) to $24.50 ($50,960 annually):

• 4 years of service with the department

• a bachelor’s degree

• above average evaluations

• no disciplinary record

• no sick leave abuse

• self-improvement training

Sergeants, or ULEO 3s, have a pay scale from $24.87 ($51,729.60 annually) to $25.97 ($54,017.60 annually).

Shift Differential

The wages listed above are based on an officer working first shift (days). Shift differential based upon shift assignments adds an additional $.35 per hour ($728 annually) for officers on second shift (afternoons), $.15 per hour ($312 annually) for those on third shift (midnights), or $.25 per hour ($520 annually) for those on swing shift (overlapping afternoons and midnights).

Benefits

UTPPA members are part of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), for Law Enforcement Officers. As part of this plan, they may retire at age 52 (or later), if they have completed at least 25 years of service in PERS-LE. The employee’s contribution is 9% of each paycheck. The University contributes 16.7% The University also provides, at no cost, a group term life and accidental death and dismemberment policy. The coverage for UTPPA members is 2.045 times base annual salary.

The University also provides an extensive health care benefits package, which includes medical visits, prescription drugs, dental care, and a vision plan. In addition to retirement, life insurance, and health care benefits, UTPPA members, their spouses, and dependents, may also take advantage of the various tuition benefits offered by the University. They include everything from partial to free tuition for undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education coursework.

Requirements

Applicants for the position of University Law Enforcement Officer for the University of Toledo must:

• Be at least 21 years old

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Have completed 86 quarter/64 semester hours of college level academic credits from an accredited university or college, having earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher -- OR -- must have at least 5 years continuous active full-time law enforcement experience with a certified law enforcement agency

Applicants that meet these requirements will then be invited to take the civil service test. People who pass the test will be allowed to continue in the process. They will be required to pass a physical agility test.

Candidates who pass the physical fitness test will then undergo a background investigation and a polygraph test. Applicants who are not eliminated in this phase of the process will be invited to participate in an assessment center.

The day-long assessment center includes a variety of written and oral exercises and role-playing scenarios. Successful applicants will then be invited back for an interview by a committee whose membership represents the University community.

Based upon the results of the assessment center, the committee’s recommendations, and a one-on-one interview with the chief, a conditional offer of employment will be extended to successful applicants.

Candidates who accept the conditional offer of employment must then undergo and pass both a psychological exam and urinalysis test.

How to apply

The University of Toledo is not currently accepting applications

for University Law Enforcement Officer
 

Applications should include a cover letter (including position title), resume, copy of OPOTC certificate, and copies of college transcripts. For applicants substituting five (5) years of full-time active, continuous law enforcement service in place of the education requirement, written documentation of proof of employment must be provided by their employer(s) and must accompany the cover letter and resume. Applicants currently in an academy working on their OPOTC certification, written documentation of proof of enrollment status must be provided by the academy/school and must accompany your cover letter and resume. Applications should be mailed to:

The University of Toledo
Human Resources - ULEO List
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606

Fax: 419-530-6176; Email: Recruit@utoledo.edu

The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.